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Skokie, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)

Skokie, IL job market overview (June 2026)

The Skokie, IL job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 150 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and cook / kitchen, 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 retail associate and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Skokie, IL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Skokie, IL.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time36—$25.55/hr n=8
Full-time17$180k n=3—
Contract4$70k n=3—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail69$115k n=5$25.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants60——
Consumer Goods35$70k n=6$25.85/hr n=6
Healthcare11$180k n=3$22.49/hr n=3
Financial Services5——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate17
  • Cook / Kitchen12
  • Food Service10
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist10
  • Server / Host9
  • Crew / Cashier8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Managers, All Other2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail69
  • Food Service / Restaurants60
  • Consumer Goods35
  • Healthcare11
  • Financial Services5
  • Manufacturing3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified93 · 62%
  • Part-time36 · 24%
  • Full-time17 · 11%
  • Contract4 · 3%

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