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Jobs in Ottawa, Illinois
61 active postings tracked in Ottawa, Illinois · collapsed to 53 roles.
Ottawa, Illinois Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($24.44/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 15% from the last 14 days)
Ottawa, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)
The Ottawa, Illinois job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 61 active job postings tracked here, 30% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and warehouse / stocker, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.
- 30% of postings in Ottawa, Illinois have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 1 new postings have appeared this week — about 2% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 17 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3520+ days.
- 16% of postings list a salary range (10 of 61).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $24.44/hr, with 80% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Pizza Hut, PetSmart, and Cracker Barrel.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and warehouse / stocker.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Ottawa, Illinois job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Ottawa, Illinois.
- 61Active postings
- 1Posted this week
- 18Open 30+ days30% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 16%List salary10 of 61
- 80%Hourly8 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $24.44/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 17dMedian agep90 3520d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager7
- Warehouse / Stocker7
- Food Service6
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead5
- Crew / Cashier4
- Server / Host4
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
- Fast Food and Counter Workers4
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
- Cooks, Restaurant1
- Pharmacy Technicians1
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers1
Top sectors
- Food Service / Restaurants35
- Retail28
- Consumer Goods14
- Healthcare5
- Manufacturing4
Employment mix
- Unspecified33 · 54%
- Full-time17 · 28%
- Part-time9 · 15%
- Temporary2 · 3%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Delivery Driver(02814) - 200 East NorrisDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · Ottawa, Illinois · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Assistant Manager(02814) - 200 East NorrisStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · Ottawa, Illinois · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Shift ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
Pizza Hut · Ottawa, Illinois · jobs.pizzahut.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Pizza Hut · Ottawa, Illinois · jobs.pizzahut.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Pizza Hut · Ottawa, Illinois · jobs.pizzahut.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Delivery DriverDelivery Driver× 2 openings
Pizza Hut · Ottawa, Illinois · jobs.pizzahut.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Assistant Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
Pizza Hut · Ottawa, Illinois · jobs.pizzahut.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Restaurant General ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
Pizza Hut · Ottawa, Illinois · jobs.pizzahut.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Assistant Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
AutoZone · Ottawa, Illinois · careers.autozone.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate – Full TimeRetail Associate
AutoZone · Ottawa, Illinois · careers.autozone.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- DishwasherCook / Kitchen
Cracker Barrel · Ottawa, Illinois · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 3 weeks ago