Jobs in Oak Brook, IL
118 active postings tracked in Oak Brook, IL · collapsed to 103 roles.
Oak Brook, IL Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+16 this week — 16 added vs 0 removed)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)
Oak Brook, IL job market overview (May 2026)
The Oak Brook, IL job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 118 active job postings tracked here, 64% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in cook / kitchen and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 64% of postings in Oak Brook, IL have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 16 new postings have appeared this week — about 14% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 186 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 350+ days.
- 2% of postings list a salary range (2 of 118).
- The most active employers right now are Costco, RH (Restoration Hardware), and Ulta Beauty.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in cook / kitchen and retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Oak Brook, IL job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Oak Brook, IL.
- 118Active postings
- 16Posted this week
- 76Open 30+ days64% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 2%List salary2 of 118
- 50%Hourly1 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 186dMedian agep90 350d (long tail)
Top categories
- Cook / Kitchen11
- Retail Associate11
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
- Server / Host8
- Food Service6
- Crew / Cashier4
Top occupations (SOC)
- Managers, All Other6
- Retail Salespersons5
- Pharmacy Technicians4
- Fast Food and Counter Workers4
- Stockers and Order Fillers3
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General2
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail90
- Consumer Goods39
- Food Service / Restaurants18
- Financial Services9
- Technology3
- Healthcare2
Employment mix
- Unspecified87 · 74%
- Part-time21 · 18%
- Full-time5 · 4%
- Contract3 · 3%
- Temporary1 · 1%
- Intern1 · 1%
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Recent postings
- Aerie - Stock Associate
American Eagle Outfitters · Oak Brook, IL · hcml.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Interior Design Consultant× 2 openings
RH (Restoration Hardware) · Oak Brook, IL · hcqq.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Catering LeadFood Service× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Oak Brook, Illinois, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Salad and Sandwich MakerCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Oak Brook, Illinois, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Restaurant Team Member - CashierFood Service× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Oak Brook, Illinois, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Pharmacy -Immunization Certified Technician
Costco · Oak Brook, IL · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago