Jobs in Sterling, IL
47 active postings tracked in Sterling, IL · collapsed to 42 roles.
Sterling, IL Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($25.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+9 this week — 9 added vs 0 removed)
Sterling, IL job market overview (May 2026)
The Sterling, IL job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 47 active job postings tracked here, 47% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 47% of postings in Sterling, IL have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 9 new postings have appeared this week — about 19% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 15 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3543+ days.
- 15% of postings list a salary range (7 of 47).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $25.85/hr, with 86% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are TJX Companies, Dollar General, and PetSmart.
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.
Sterling, IL job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Sterling, IL.
- 47Active postings
- 9Posted this week
- 22Open 30+ days47% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 15%List salary7 of 47
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $25.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 15dMedian agep90 3543d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager10
- Retail Associate7
- Crew / Cashier4
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3
- Customer Success1
- Warehouse / Stocker1
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Retail Salespersons2
- Fast Food and Counter Workers1
Top sectors
- Retail43
- Consumer Goods8
- Healthcare3
- Food Service / Restaurants3
- Telecommunications1
- Transportation & Logistics1
Employment mix
- Unspecified37 · 79%
- Part-time7 · 15%
- Full-time3 · 6%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Shop Cleaning Technician
Schneider National · Sterling, Illinois · schneiderjobs.com
posted 1 week ago
- Mobile Associate - Retail SalesCustomer Success
T-Mobile · Sterling, Illinois · tmobile.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in STERLING, IL S30796Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sterling, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 months ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in STERLING, IL S30796Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sterling, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 months ago
- ASST STORE MGR in STERLING, IL S30796Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sterling, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 months ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in STERLING, IL S30796Retail Associate
Dollar General · Sterling, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 months ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in STERLING, IL S31260Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sterling, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 1 year ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in STERLING, IL S31260Retail Associate
Dollar General · Sterling, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 1 year ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in STERLING, IL S31260Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sterling, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 1 year ago
- ASST STORE MGR in STERLING, IL S31260Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sterling, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Sterling, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15.08–$25.85/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Sterling, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$25.25/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 02788Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Sterling, Illinois · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Sterling, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$25.25/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · Sterling, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15.08–$25.85/hr · posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in STERLING, IL S03558Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sterling, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in STERLING, IL S03558Retail Associate
Dollar General · Sterling, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in STERLING, IL S03558Retail Associate
Dollar General · Sterling, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in STERLING, IL S03558Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sterling, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Sterling, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$67k–$115k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · Sterling, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15.15–$25.94/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Merchandise Associate× 3 openings
TJX Companies · Sterling · jobs.tjx.com
most recent posted 1 week ago