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Gurnee, IL 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 ($25.85/hr vs $26/hr national)

Gurnee, IL job market overview (June 2026)

The Gurnee, IL job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 211 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate 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 retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Gurnee, IL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Gurnee, IL.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate18——
Crew / Cashier18——
Cook / Kitchen15——
Store Supervisor / Manager14$91k n=3—
Server / Host13——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time29—$25.85/hr n=7
Full-time20——
Temporary5——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail92—$25.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants70$70k n=5—
Media & Entertainment35——
Consumer Goods35—$25.85/hr n=6
Healthcare14——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate18
  • Crew / Cashier18
  • Cook / Kitchen15
  • Store Supervisor / Manager14
  • Server / Host13
  • Food Service7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1
  • Waiters and Waitresses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail92
  • Food Service / Restaurants70
  • Media & Entertainment35
  • Consumer Goods35
  • Healthcare14
  • Real Estate11

Employment mix

  • Unspecified156 · 74%
  • Part-time29 · 14%
  • Full-time20 · 9%
  • Temporary5 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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