Jobs in South Bend, IN
187 active postings tracked in South Bend, IN · collapsed to 148 roles.
South Bend, IN Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+25 this week — 25 added vs 0 removed)
South Bend, IN job market overview (May 2026)
The South Bend, IN job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 187 active job postings tracked here, 53% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 53% of postings in South Bend, IN have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 25 new postings have appeared this week — about 13% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 51 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3543+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (8 of 187).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.09/hr, with 75% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Pizza Hut, and Texas Roadhouse.
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.
South Bend, IN job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in South Bend, IN.
- 187Active postings
- 25Posted this week
- 100Open 30+ days53% of active
- 1Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 4%List salary8 of 187
- 75%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.09/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 51dMedian agep90 3543d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager36
- Retail Associate23
- Crew / Cashier17
- Restaurant Manager / GM8
- Server / Host7
- Food Service6
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers10
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators3
- Managers, All Other2
- Waiters and Waitresses2
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
Top sectors
- Retail109
- Food Service / Restaurants61
- Consumer Goods18
- Healthcare11
- Transportation & Logistics10
- Real Estate6
Employment mix
- Unspecified148 · 79%
- Part-time27 · 14%
- Full-time8 · 4%
- Intern3 · 2%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Retail Sales – Part Time× 2 openings
Lowe's · South Bend, Indiana · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Banquet Server (On-Call) - Embassy Suites by Hilton South BendFood Service
Hilton · South Bend, Indiana · jobs.hilton.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Truck Driver - Home Daily - CDL A
XPO Logistics · South Bend, Indiana · jobs.xpo.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Heart of House - CookFood Service
Buffalo Wild Wings · South Bend, Indiana · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- News Intern
Sinclair Broadcast Group · South Bend, Indiana · edyy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Seasonal Merchandising Service Associate - Weekends Preferred× 2 openings
Lowe's · South Bend, Indiana · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- PT Dockworker - South Bend, INTherapist (PT / OT / Speech)
Saia · South Bend, Indiana · jobs.saia.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Server, Traditions Restaurant, (Part-Time) - Embassy Suites South Bend at Notre DameServer / Host
Hilton · South Bend, Indiana · jobs.hilton.com
posted 1 month ago
- Medicare Sales Field Agent - St. Joseph, IN.
Humana · South Bend, Indiana · humana.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
$80k–$125k · posted 1 month ago
- Entry Level Diesel Technician/Mechanic III
Penske Truck Leasing · South Bend, Indiana · penske.jobs
posted 2 months ago
- ServerServer / Host× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · South Bend, Indiana · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Local Store Marketer× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · South Bend, Indiana · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Line CookCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · South Bend, Indiana · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- DishwasherCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · South Bend, Indiana · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Server Assistant - BusserServer / Host× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · South Bend, Indiana · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- HostServer / Host× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · South Bend, Indiana · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Retail AssociateRetail Associate
Ross Stores · South Bend, Indiana · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 2 months ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1364843-1)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · South Bend, IN · pandacareers.com
posted 3 months ago