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Pekin, Illinois Job Market Score

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  • Net hiring is positive (+11 this week — 11 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 39% from the last 14 days)

Pekin, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)

The Pekin, Illinois job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 46 active job postings tracked here, 46% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Pekin, Illinois job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Pekin, Illinois.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager12
  • Retail Associate6
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Food Service2
  • Restaurant Manager / GM2
  • Delivery Driver2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • General and Operations Managers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Retail Salespersons1
  • Customer Service Representatives1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail30
  • Food Service / Restaurants19
  • Consumer Goods5
  • Healthcare4
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified41 · 89%
  • Part-time2 · 4%
  • Full-time2 · 4%
  • Intern1 · 2%

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