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Jobs in Elgin, Illinois
76 active postings tracked in Elgin, Illinois · collapsed to 63 roles.
Elgin, Illinois Job Market Score
- Net hiring is positive (+15 this week — 15 added vs 0 removed)
- Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)
- Most postings refresh within a month (34% open 30+ days)
Elgin, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)
The Elgin, Illinois job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 76 active job postings tracked here, 34% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.
- 34% of postings in Elgin, Illinois have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 15 new postings have appeared this week — about 20% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 16 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 366+ days.
- 3% of postings list a salary range (2 of 76).
- The most active employers right now are Walgreens, Caesars Entertainment, and Pizza Hut.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Elgin, Illinois job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Elgin, Illinois.
- 76Active postings
- 15Posted this week
- 26Open 30+ days34% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 3%List salary2 of 76
- 0%Hourly0 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 16dMedian agep90 366d (long tail)
Top categories
- Crew / Cashier10
- Store Supervisor / Manager9
- Food Service4
- Retail Associate4
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3
- Restaurant Manager / GM2
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers6
- Managers, All Other3
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
- Retail Salespersons2
- Software Developers2
Top sectors
- Retail32
- Food Service / Restaurants25
- Healthcare14
- Real Estate11
- Media & Entertainment11
- Transportation & Logistics6
Employment mix
- Unspecified52 · 68%
- Part-time9 · 12%
- Full-time7 · 9%
- Intern4 · 5%
- Contract3 · 4%
- Temporary1 · 1%
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Recent postings
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
Burlington Stores · Elgin, Illinois · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Customer Service Lead Part TimeShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Burlington Stores · Elgin, Illinois · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Cashier Associate Part TimeCrew / Cashier
Burlington Stores · Elgin, Illinois · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Customer Service Associate - Temporary
Walgreens · Elgin, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 day ago
- CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-timeWarehouse / Stocker
ArcBest · Elgin, Illinois · careers.arcb.com
posted 1 week ago