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Jobs in Fort Wayne, IN
789 active postings tracked in Fort Wayne, IN · collapsed to 478 roles.
Fort Wayne, IN Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Net hiring is positive (+132 this week — 149 added vs 17 removed)
- Most postings refresh within a month (35% open 30+ days)
Fort Wayne, IN job market overview (May 2026)
The Fort Wayne, IN job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 789 active job postings tracked here, 35% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 35% of postings in Fort Wayne, IN have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 149 new postings have appeared this week — about 19% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 16 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 797+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (40 of 789).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.09/hr, with 50% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Pizza Hut, and Meijer.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Fort Wayne, IN job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Fort Wayne, IN.
- 789Active postings
- 149Posted this week
- 274Open 30+ days35% of active
- 14Remote / hybrid2% of active
- 5%List salary40 of 789
- 50%Hourly20 of disclosed
- $99kMedian annual (max)
- $18.09/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 16dMedian agep90 797d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager81
- Retail Associate64
- Crew / Cashier56
- Restaurant Manager / GM39
- Cook / Kitchen30
- Food Service30
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers30
- Managers, All Other27
- Fast Food and Counter Workers25
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers12
- General and Operations Managers11
- Retail Salespersons10
Top sectors
- Retail410
- Food Service / Restaurants331
- Consumer Goods70
- Healthcare49
- Manufacturing42
- Technology40
Employment mix
- Unspecified643 · 81%
- Part-time87 · 11%
- Full-time45 · 6%
- Intern9 · 1%
- Contract4 · 1%
- Temporary1 · 0%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Elite StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist× 2 openings
Ulta Beauty · Fort Wayne, IN · careers.ulta.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Store Manager (P1-1363034-2)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Fort Wayne, IN · pandacareers.com
posted 2 months ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1364383-2)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Fort Wayne, IN · pandacareers.com
posted 2 months ago
- Senior Home Lending Advisor - Fort Wayne IN
JPMorgan Chase · Fort Wayne, IN · jpmc.fa.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 months ago
- Crew MemberCrew / Cashier× 4 openings
Chipotle · Fort Wayne, IN · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 3 months ago
- Kitchen LeaderCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Chipotle · Fort Wayne, IN · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 3 months ago
- Service LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Chipotle · Fort Wayne, IN · jobs.chipotle.com
posted 3 months ago
- Salad and Sandwich MakerCook / Kitchen× 6 openings
Panera Bread · Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Catering LeadFood Service× 6 openings
Panera Bread · Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Restaurant Team Member - CashierFood Service× 6 openings
Panera Bread · Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1360953-0)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Fort Wayne, IN · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1361780-0)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Fort Wayne, IN · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1377624-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Fort Wayne, IN · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1351634-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Fort Wayne, IN · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1352570-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Fort Wayne, IN · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1350701-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Fort Wayne, IN · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago