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Jobs in Sumter, SC
174 active postings tracked in Sumter, SC · collapsed to 141 roles.
Sumter, SC Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 18% from the last 14 days)
- Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
Sumter, SC job market overview (May 2026)
The Sumter, SC job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 174 active job postings tracked here, 57% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 57% of postings in Sumter, SC have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 12 new postings have appeared this week — about 7% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 85 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3543+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (7 of 174).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.34/hr, with 86% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Walgreens, and KFC.
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.
Sumter, SC job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Sumter, SC.
- 174Active postings
- 12Posted this week
- 99Open 30+ days57% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 4%List salary7 of 174
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.34/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 85dMedian agep90 3543d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager68
- Retail Associate29
- Pharmacy12
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead7
- Crew / Cashier6
- Restaurant Manager / GM6
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
- Pharmacists7
- Fast Food and Counter Workers6
- Retail Salespersons6
- General and Operations Managers4
- Pharmacy Technicians1
Top sectors
- Retail147
- Food Service / Restaurants24
- Healthcare19
- Consumer Goods16
- Telecommunications2
- Technology1
Employment mix
- Unspecified151 · 87%
- Part-time16 · 9%
- Full-time7 · 4%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Seasonal Retail Sales AssociateRetail Associate
Lowe's · Sumter, South Carolina · talent.lowes.com
posted 2 months ago
- Retail AssociateRetail Associate
Ross Stores · Sumter, South Carolina · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 2 months ago
- Kitchen LeaderCook / Kitchen
Chipotle · Sumter, South Carolina · jobs.chipotle.com
posted 3 months ago
- Service LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Chipotle · Sumter, South Carolina · jobs.chipotle.com
posted 3 months ago
- Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Sumter, South Carolina · careers.ulta.com
posted 3 months ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in SUMTER, SC S31287Retail Associate
Dollar General · Sumter, South Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 months ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SUMTER, SC S31287Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sumter, South Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 months ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SUMTER, SC S31287Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sumter, South Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 months ago
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Dollar General · Sumter, South Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 months ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Sumter, South Carolina · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.34/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Sumter, South Carolina · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18.25/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Beauty Advisor- Sally Beauty- 03063Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Sumter, South Carolina · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in SUMTER, SC S23432Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sumter, South Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in SUMTER, SC S23432Retail Associate
Dollar General · Sumter, South Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SUMTER, SC S23432Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sumter, South Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SUMTER, SC S23432Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sumter, South Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SUMTER, SC S23524Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sumter, South Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in SUMTER, SC S23524Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sumter, South Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in SUMTER, SC S23524Retail Associate
Dollar General · Sumter, South Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SUMTER, SC S23524Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sumter, South Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in SUMTER, SC S22760Retail Associate
Dollar General · Sumter, South Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SUMTER, SC S22760Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sumter, South Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SUMTER, SC S22760Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sumter, South Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago