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Oak Brook, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • 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 119 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.

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.

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 Services10
  • Technology3
  • Healthcare2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified88 · 74%
  • Part-time21 · 18%
  • Full-time5 · 4%
  • Contract3 · 3%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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