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Irvine, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($180k vs $130k national)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)

Irvine, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The Irvine, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 860 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and director, with professional services 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 crew / cashier and director.
  • 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
Crew / Cashier27——
Director25——
Store Supervisor / Manager24——
Engineering22——
Account Executive21$193k n=7—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other60$182k n=3—
Software Developers20——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7——
Fast Food and Counter Workers6——
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products6——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract33$180k n=5—
Part-time23$100k n=4—
Full-time11$178k n=6—
Temporary7——
Intern5——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Professional Services257$150k n=4—
Food Service / Restaurants184$91k n=3—
Retail153$193k n=29—
Technology94$193k n=35—
Consumer Goods78——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier27
  • Director25
  • Store Supervisor / Manager24
  • Engineering22
  • Account Executive21
  • Food Service20

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other60
  • Software Developers20
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products6
  • Cooks, Restaurant5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services257
  • Food Service / Restaurants184
  • Retail153
  • Technology94
  • Consumer Goods78
  • Manufacturing75

Employment mix

  • Unspecified781 · 91%
  • Contract33 · 4%
  • Part-time23 · 3%
  • Full-time11 · 1%
  • Temporary7 · 1%
  • Intern5 · 1%

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