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Jobs in South Elgin, Illinois
41 active postings tracked in South Elgin, Illinois · collapsed to 35 roles.
South Elgin, Illinois Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($25.75/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Net hiring is positive (+9 this week — 9 added vs 0 removed)
- Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)
South Elgin, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)
The South Elgin, Illinois job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 41 active job postings tracked here, 39% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.
- 39% of postings in South Elgin, Illinois have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 9 new postings have appeared this week — about 22% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 11 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 2037+ days.
- 24% of postings list a salary range (10 of 41).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $25.75/hr, with 90% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are PetSmart, EssilorLuxottica, and Panda Express.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
South Elgin, Illinois job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in South Elgin, Illinois.
- 41Active postings
- 9Posted this week
- 16Open 30+ days39% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 24%List salary10 of 41
- 90%Hourly9 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $25.75/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 11dMedian agep90 2037d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate9
- Store Supervisor / Manager5
- Crew / Cashier4
- Food Service1
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist1
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead1
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers2
- Management1
- Managers, All Other1
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
- Cooks, Restaurant1
- Customer Service Representatives1
Top sectors
- Retail26
- Food Service / Restaurants18
- Consumer Goods16
- Healthcare3
- Manufacturing1
- Transportation & Logistics1
Employment mix
- Unspecified30 · 73%
- Part-time7 · 17%
- Intern2 · 5%
- Full-time2 · 5%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Truck Driver Class A CausalTruck Driver (CDL)
Ryder System · South Elgin, Illinois · jobs.ryder.com
posted 14 hours ago
- Front End Entry Level
Albertsons · South Elgin, Illinois · eofd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
$14.50–$16/hr · posted 2 days ago
- Meat CutterCook / Kitchen
Albertsons · South Elgin, Illinois · eofd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
$16.75–$25.75/hr · posted 2 days ago
- Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy
Albertsons · South Elgin, Illinois · eofd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
$15.10–$16.65/hr · posted 2 days ago
- Retail Team MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Panera Bread · South Elgin, IL, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 2 days ago
- Team Manager - Chicago Bread× 2 openings
Panera Bread · South Elgin, IL, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 2 days ago
- Junior GroomerBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Petco · South Elgin, Illinois · careers.petco.com
posted 4 days ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1357608-8)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · South Elgin, IL · pandacareers.com
posted 1 week ago
- Store Manager (P1-1362906-8)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · South Elgin, IL · pandacareers.com
posted 1 week ago
- Assistant Manager(02797) - 1944 McDonald RoadStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · South Elgin, Illinois · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Delivery Driver(02797) - 1944 McDonald RoadDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · South Elgin, Illinois · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Retail Sales and Store Support
Albertsons · South Elgin, Illinois · eofd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 week ago
- Retail AssociateRetail Associate
Ross Stores · South Elgin, Illinois · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 2 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1360689-2)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · South Elgin, IL · pandacareers.com
posted 4 months ago
- Cook (P1-1383839-1)Food Service
Panda Express · South Elgin, IL · pandacareers.com
posted 4 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1351348-1)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · South Elgin, IL · pandacareers.com
posted 4 months ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · South Elgin, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15.08–$25.85/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · South Elgin, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$25.25/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · South Elgin, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$25.25/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · South Elgin, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15.08–$25.85/hr · posted 8 years ago