Jobs in South Bend, IN
192 active postings tracked in South Bend, IN · collapsed to 151 roles.
South Bend, IN Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Net hiring is positive (+29 this week — 29 added vs 0 removed)
- Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
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 192 active job postings tracked here, 52% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 52% of postings in South Bend, IN have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 29 new postings have appeared this week — about 15% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 39 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3543+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (8 of 192).
- 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, Lowe's, and Pizza Hut.
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.
- 192Active postings
- 29Posted this week
- 100Open 30+ days52% of active
- 1Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 4%List salary8 of 192
- 75%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.09/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 39dMedian agep90 3543d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager36
- Retail Associate24
- Crew / Cashier18
- 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
- Retail113
- Food Service / Restaurants61
- Consumer Goods18
- Healthcare11
- Transportation & Logistics10
- Real Estate6
Employment mix
- Unspecified148 · 77%
- Part-time32 · 17%
- Full-time8 · 4%
- Intern3 · 2%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- 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
- SALES ASSOCIATE in SOUTH BEND, IN S21026Retail Associate
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in SOUTH BEND, IN S21026Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in SOUTH BEND, IN S21026Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in SOUTH BEND, IN S20639Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in SOUTH BEND, IN S20639Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in SOUTH BEND, IN S20639Retail Associate
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in SOUTH BEND, IN S20639Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in SOUTH BEND, IN S19423Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in SOUTH BEND, IN S19423Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in SOUTH BEND, IN S19423Retail Associate
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in SOUTH BEND, IN S19423Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · South Bend, Indiana · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.09/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · South Bend, Indiana · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Bather
PetSmart · South Bend, Indiana · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.09/hr · posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in SOUTH BEND, IN S18427Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in SOUTH BEND, IN S18427Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in SOUTH BEND, IN S18427Retail Associate
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in SOUTH BEND, IN S18427Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in SOUTH BEND, IN S18306Retail Associate
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in SOUTH BEND, IN S18306Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in SOUTH BEND, IN S18306Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in SOUTH BEND, IN S18306Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · South Bend, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago