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Fairfax, VA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay matches the national median ($23.86/hr vs $26/hr national)

Fairfax, VA job market overview (June 2026)

The Fairfax, VA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 387 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Fairfax, VA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Fairfax, VA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager32——
Crew / Cashier23——
Retail Associate21—$23.75/hr n=5
Beauty Advisor / Stylist13——
Cook / Kitchen12——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time70$118k n=3$23.75/hr n=18
Full-time29$124k n=3$24.23/hr n=4
Contract8——
Temporary3——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail178—$23.86/hr n=14
Food Service / Restaurants94——
Consumer Goods74$85k n=6$23.86/hr n=14
Professional Services68——
Technology32——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager32
  • Crew / Cashier23
  • Retail Associate21
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist13
  • Cook / Kitchen12
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead11

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers9
  • Retail Salespersons7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Bartenders2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail178
  • Food Service / Restaurants94
  • Consumer Goods74
  • Professional Services68
  • Technology32
  • Healthcare20

Employment mix

  • Unspecified276 · 71%
  • Part-time70 · 18%
  • Full-time29 · 7%
  • Contract8 · 2%
  • Temporary3 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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