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Irvine, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($171k vs $129k national)
  • Few reposted listings (7% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+89 this week — 89 added vs 0 removed)

Irvine, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Irvine, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 602 active job postings tracked here, 36% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and crew / cashier, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in director and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Irvine, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Irvine, CA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director27$340k n=7—
Crew / Cashier21——
Engineering17——
Account Executive16$193k n=6—
Retail Associate14——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other117$201k n=17—
Software Developers41$220k n=11—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products12——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9——
Fast Food and Counter Workers9——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract42$109k n=12—
Part-time19$37k n=5—
Full-time18$170k n=11—
Intern13——
Temporary4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants152$119k n=4—
Retail148$193k n=41—
Technology133$193k n=68—
Manufacturing87$143k n=16—
Professional Services80$120k n=3—

Top categories

  • Director27
  • Crew / Cashier21
  • Engineering17
  • Account Executive16
  • Retail Associate14
  • Store Supervisor / Manager13

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other117
  • Software Developers41
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products12
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers9
  • Management Analysts9

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants152
  • Retail148
  • Technology133
  • Manufacturing87
  • Professional Services80
  • Healthcare55

Employment mix

  • Unspecified506 · 84%
  • Contract42 · 7%
  • Part-time19 · 3%
  • Full-time18 · 3%
  • Intern13 · 2%
  • Temporary4 · 1%

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