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Jobs in Hackensack, NJ
74 active postings tracked in Hackensack, NJ · collapsed to 70 roles.
Hackensack, NJ Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (5% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)
- Pay is below the national median ($98k vs $135k national)
Hackensack, NJ job market overview (May 2026)
The Hackensack, NJ job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 74 active job postings tracked here, 51% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and restaurant manager / gm, with retail as the leading sector.
- 51% of postings in Hackensack, NJ have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 5 new postings have appeared this week — about 7% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 32 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 796+ days.
- 16% of postings list a salary range (12 of 74).
- Median advertised salary among annual-pay roles is $98k.
- The most active employers right now are Costco, Petco, and U.S. Bank.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and restaurant manager / gm.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Hackensack, NJ job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Hackensack, NJ.
- 74Active postings
- 5Posted this week
- 38Open 30+ days51% of active
- 2Remote / hybrid3% of active
- 16%List salary12 of 74
- 0%Hourly0 of disclosed
- $98kMedian annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 32dMedian agep90 796d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by occupation (SOC)
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Crew / Cashier8
- Restaurant Manager / GM4
- Cook / Kitchen4
- Server / Host4
- Accounting3
- Retail Associate3
Top occupations (SOC)
- Managers, All Other5
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
- Fast Food and Counter Workers2
- Accountants and Auditors1
- Bartenders1
- Retail Salespersons1
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail38
- Food Service / Restaurants25
- Consumer Goods14
- Financial Services12
- Healthcare2
- Manufacturing1
Employment mix
- Unspecified59 · 80%
- Part-time12 · 16%
- Contract1 · 1%
- Temporary1 · 1%
- Full-time1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Cashier Assistant (Front End)Crew / Cashier
Costco · Hackensack, NJ, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 00834Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Hackensack, NJ, United States · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- DishwasherCook / Kitchen
Cheesecake Factory · Hackensack, NJ, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- HostServer / Host
Cheesecake Factory · Hackensack, NJ, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- Line CookCook / Kitchen
Cheesecake Factory · Hackensack, NJ, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- ServerServer / Host
Cheesecake Factory · Hackensack, NJ, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- BusserServer / Host
Cheesecake Factory · Hackensack, NJ, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- Prep CookCook / Kitchen
Cheesecake Factory · Hackensack, NJ, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- Dessert Finisher/BaristaBartender / Barista
Cheesecake Factory · Hackensack, NJ, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- KFC Assistant Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
KFC · Hackensack, NJ, United States · jobs.kfc.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- KFC Shift SupervisorShift Supervisor / Service Lead
KFC · Hackensack, NJ, United States · jobs.kfc.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Licensed Optician
EssilorLuxottica · Hackensack, NJ, United States · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 1 week ago
- Part-Time Store Cashier/StockerWarehouse / Stocker
Aldi · Hackensack, NJ, USA · careers.aldi.us
posted 1 week ago
- Full-Time Store AssociateRetail Associate
Aldi · Hackensack, NJ, USA · careers.aldi.us
posted 1 week ago