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Jobs in Oswego, Illinois
67 active postings tracked in Oswego, Illinois · collapsed to 58 roles.
Oswego, Illinois Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($25.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+12 this week — 16 added vs 4 removed)
Oswego, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)
The Oswego, Illinois job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 67 active job postings tracked here, 33% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.
- 33% of postings in Oswego, Illinois have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 16 new postings have appeared this week — about 24% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 17 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1211+ days.
- 12% of postings list a salary range (8 of 67).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $25.85/hr, with 88% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Meijer, Walgreens, and PetSmart.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Oswego, Illinois job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Oswego, Illinois.
- 67Active postings
- 16Posted this week
- 22Open 30+ days33% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 12%List salary8 of 67
- 88%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $25.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 17dMedian agep90 1211d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Crew / Cashier11
- Store Supervisor / Manager6
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist4
- Food Service4
- Retail Associate4
- Cook / Kitchen4
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
- Fast Food and Counter Workers3
- Customer Service Representatives3
- Managers, All Other1
- Bartenders1
- Retail Salespersons1
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail40
- Food Service / Restaurants37
- Consumer Goods12
- Healthcare9
- Financial Services1
- Manufacturing1
Employment mix
- Unspecified54 · 81%
- Part-time8 · 12%
- Full-time5 · 7%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Master StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Oswego, Illinois · careers.ulta.com
posted 1 year ago
- Elite StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Oswego, Illinois · careers.ulta.com
posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Oswego, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15.08–$25.85/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Assistant Store Manager - Customer ExperienceStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Oswego, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$27.04–$42.72/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Oswego, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$25.25/hr · posted 2 years ago
- ASSISTANT TEAM LEADER - pOpshelfCrew / Cashier
Dollar General · Oswego, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 years ago
- TEAM MEMBER - pOpshelfCrew / Cashier
Dollar General · Oswego, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 years ago
- LEAD TEAM MEMBER FT - pOpshelfCrew / Cashier
Dollar General · Oswego, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 years ago
- LEAD TEAM MEMBER PT - pOpshelfCrew / Cashier
Dollar General · Oswego, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 years ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 02069Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Oswego, Illinois · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Oswego, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$25.25/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Oswego, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$67k–$115k · posted 11 years ago
- CashierCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Meijer · Oswego, Illinois · jobs.meijer.com
most recent posted 1 day ago
- Customer Service AssociateCustomer Success× 4 openings
Walgreens · Oswego, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Curbside Clerk PTTherapist (PT / OT / Speech)
Meijer · Oswego, Illinois · jobs.meijer.com
posted 6 days ago