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
- Store Manager (P1-1363559-1)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · South Bend, IN · pandacareers.com
posted 3 months ago
- Crew MemberCrew / Cashier× 3 openings
Chipotle · South Bend, Indiana · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 3 months ago
- Restaurant Team Member - CashierFood Service× 2 openings
Panera Bread · South Bend, Indiana, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Salad and Sandwich MakerCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Panera Bread · South Bend, Indiana, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Catering LeadFood Service× 2 openings
Panera Bread · South Bend, Indiana, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1361525-0)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · South Bend, IN · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1352275-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · South Bend, IN · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · South Bend, Indiana · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.09/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · South Bend, Indiana · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 03542Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · South Bend, Indiana · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in SOUTH BEND, IN S24770Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in SOUTH BEND, IN S24770Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in SOUTH BEND, IN S24770Retail Associate
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in SOUTH BEND, IN S24770Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in SOUTH BEND, IN S04634Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in SOUTH BEND, IN S21026Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago