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Jobs in Galesburg, Illinois
54 active postings tracked in Galesburg, Illinois · collapsed to 47 roles.
Galesburg, Illinois Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($25.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+9 this week — 9 added vs 0 removed)
Galesburg, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)
The Galesburg, Illinois job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 54 active job postings tracked here, 43% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 43% of postings in Galesburg, Illinois have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 9 new postings have appeared this week — about 17% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 16 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3543+ days.
- 15% of postings list a salary range (8 of 54).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $25.85/hr, with 75% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Lowe's, and PetSmart.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Galesburg, Illinois job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Galesburg, Illinois.
- 54Active postings
- 9Posted this week
- 23Open 30+ days43% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 15%List salary8 of 54
- 75%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $25.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 16dMedian agep90 3543d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager10
- Retail Associate8
- Crew / Cashier5
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead5
- Delivery Driver3
- Food Service2
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers4
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
- Bartenders2
- Retail Salespersons2
- General and Operations Managers1
- Managers, All Other1
Top sectors
- Retail33
- Food Service / Restaurants20
- Consumer Goods8
- Healthcare4
- Manufacturing1
- Telecommunications1
Employment mix
- Unspecified36 · 67%
- Part-time15 · 28%
- Full-time2 · 4%
- Intern1 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Seasonal Merchandising Service Associate - Weekends Preferred× 2 openings
Lowe's · Galesburg, Illinois · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 8 hours ago
- Delivery Drivers (02702) - 719 N Henderson StDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · Galesburg, Illinois · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 3 days ago
- Assistant Manager (02702)- 719 N Henderson StStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · Galesburg, Illinois · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 4 days ago
- Seasonal Receiver Stocker DaysWarehouse / Stocker× 2 openings
Lowe's · Galesburg, Illinois · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Mobile Associate - Retail Sales
T-Mobile · Galesburg, Illinois · tmobile.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
$18k · posted 1 week ago
- Seasonal Retail Sales AssociateRetail Associate× 2 openings
Lowe's · Galesburg, Illinois · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Pizza Hut · Galesburg, Illinois · jobs.pizzahut.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Pizza Hut · Galesburg, Illinois · jobs.pizzahut.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Customer Service & Delivery DriverDelivery Driver
Sherwin-Williams · Galesburg, Illinois · ejhp.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 months ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 03994Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Galesburg, Illinois · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 years ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Galesburg, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15.08–$25.85/hr · posted 2 years ago
- BaristaBartender / Barista× 2 openings
Scooter's Coffee · Galesburg, Illinois · apply.jobappnetwork.com
most recent posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Galesburg, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$25.25/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Store SupervisorStore Supervisor / Manager
Scooter's Coffee · Galesburg, Illinois · apply.jobappnetwork.com
posted 3 years ago
- Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Scooter's Coffee · Galesburg, Illinois · apply.jobappnetwork.com
posted 3 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in GALESBURG, IL S02259Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Galesburg, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Galesburg, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$25.25/hr · posted 8 years ago