Jobs in Sterling, IL
52 active postings tracked in Sterling, IL · collapsed to 47 roles.
Sterling, IL 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)
Sterling, IL job market overview (July 2026)
The Sterling, IL job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 52 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in Sterling, IL have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 68 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3355+ days.
- 19% of postings list a salary range (10 of 52).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $25.85/hr, with 90% 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
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- 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.
- 52Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 52Open 30+ days100% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 19%List salary10 of 52
- 90%Hourly9 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $25.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 68dMedian agep90 3355d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager9
- Retail Associate7
- Crew / Cashier3
- Registered Nurse3
- Warehouse / Stocker2
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist1
Top occupations (SOC)
- Retail Salespersons2
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
- Fast Food and Counter Workers1
Top sectors
- Retail40
- Consumer Goods8
- Professional Services6
- Healthcare5
- Food Service / Restaurants4
- Nonprofit2
Employment mix
- Unspecified37 · 71%
- Part-time9 · 17%
- Full-time6 · 12%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- 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
- Pharmacy Customer Service Associate
Walgreens · Sterling, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 month ago
- Part-Time Cashier & Front End TeamCrew / Cashier
Menards · Sterling · recruit.hirebridge.com
posted 1 month ago
- Merchandise Associate× 4 openings
TJX Companies · Sterling · jobs.tjx.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- KFC Shift SupervisorShift Supervisor / Service Lead
KFC · Sterling, Illinois · jobs.kfc.com
posted 2 months ago
- Part time Sales floor AssociateRetail Associate
TJX Companies · Sterling · jobs.tjx.com
posted 2 months ago
- Security Officer - Full Time - Overnights
Allied Universal · Sterling, Illinois · jobs.aus.com
posted 1 month ago