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Jobs in South Elgin, Illinois
49 active postings tracked in South Elgin, Illinois · collapsed to 46 roles.
South Elgin, Illinois Job Market Score
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
- High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
- Pay matches the national median ($25.85/hr vs $26/hr national)
South Elgin, Illinois job market overview (July 2026)
The South Elgin, Illinois job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 49 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in South Elgin, Illinois have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 64 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 2090+ days.
- 18% of postings list a salary range (9 of 49).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $25.85/hr, with 78% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are PetSmart, EssilorLuxottica, and Panda Express.
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 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.
- 49Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 49Open 30+ days100% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 18%List salary9 of 49
- 78%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $25.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 64dMedian agep90 2090d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate10
- Store Supervisor / Manager6
- Crew / Cashier3
- Food Service2
- Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)2
- Pharmacy2
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
- Cooks, Restaurant1
- Fast Food and Counter Workers1
- Customer Service Representatives1
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail27
- Food Service / Restaurants19
- Consumer Goods15
- Healthcare7
- Manufacturing1
- Transportation & Logistics1
Employment mix
- Unspecified36 · 73%
- Part-time9 · 18%
- Full-time4 · 8%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Assistant Manager (P1-1357608-9)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · South Elgin, IL · pandacareers.com
posted 1 month ago
- Assistant Manager(02797) - 1944 McDonald RoadStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · South Elgin, Illinois · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 month ago
- Delivery Driver(02797) - 1944 McDonald RoadDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · South Elgin, Illinois · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 month ago
- Truck Driver CDL A Local CausalTruck Driver (CDL)
Ryder System · South Elgin, Illinois · jobs.ryder.com
posted 1 month ago
- Front End Entry Level
Albertsons · South Elgin, Illinois · eofd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Meat CutterCook / Kitchen
Albertsons · South Elgin, Illinois · eofd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy
Albertsons · South Elgin, Illinois · eofd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Retail Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Panera Bread · South Elgin, IL, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
posted 1 month ago
- Junior GroomerBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Petco · South Elgin, Illinois · careers.petco.com
posted 1 month ago
- Retail AssociateRetail Associate
Ross Stores · South Elgin, Illinois · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 1 month ago
- Store Manager (P1-1362906-8)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · South Elgin, IL · pandacareers.com
posted 2 months ago
- Retail Sales and Store Support
Albertsons · South Elgin, Illinois · eofd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 months ago
- Certified Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital · South Elgin, Illinois · banfield-uat-h56cui.joveo.site
$24.22–$34.98/hr · posted 2 months ago
- Restaurant CrewFood Service
7-Eleven · South Elgin, Illinois · careers.7-eleven.com
posted 3 months ago
- Outpatient Physical Therapist-Part-time DaysTherapist (PT / OT / Speech)
Northwestern Medicine · South Elgin, Illinois · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 3 months ago
- Outpatient Physical Therapist-IHR Casual As NeededTherapist (PT / OT / Speech)
Northwestern Medicine · South Elgin, Illinois · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 3 months ago
- Physician: Internal Medicine - South Elgin, ILPhysician / Doctor
Northwestern Medicine · South Elgin, Illinois · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 3 months ago
- Assistant Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Shoe Carnival · South Elgin, IL · careers.shoecarnival.com
posted 5 months ago
- Store AssociateRetail Associate
Shoe Carnival · South Elgin, IL · careers.shoecarnival.com
posted 5 months ago
- Area Chief of Staff
Banfield Pet Hospital · South Elgin, Illinois · banfield-uat-h56cui.joveo.site
$149k–$215k · posted 5 months ago