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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
- Pet Bather
PetSmart · South Elgin, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15.08–$25.85/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · South Elgin, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$67k–$115k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · South Elgin, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15.15–$25.94/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Community Management Intern× 2 openings
Walgreens · South Elgin, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Sales Associate Target OpticalRetail Associate× 3 openings
EssilorLuxottica · South Elgin, Illinois · careers.essilorluxottica.com
most recent posted 4 hours ago
- Store Manager UnassignedStore Supervisor / Manager
Walgreens · South Elgin, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 week ago
- Sales Associate LensCraftersRetail Associate× 2 openings
EssilorLuxottica · South Elgin, Illinois · careers.essilorluxottica.com
most recent posted 1 week ago