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Jobs in Sumter, SC
176 active postings tracked in Sumter, SC · collapsed to 142 roles.
Sumter, SC Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 19% from the last 14 days)
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 176 active job postings tracked here, 55% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 55% of postings in Sumter, SC have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 16 new postings have appeared this week — about 9% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 60 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3544+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (7 of 176).
- 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.
- 176Active postings
- 16Posted this week
- 97Open 30+ days55% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 4%List salary7 of 176
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.34/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 60dMedian agep90 3544d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager69
- Retail Associate28
- 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
- Retail148
- Food Service / Restaurants25
- Healthcare19
- Consumer Goods16
- Telecommunications2
- Technology1
Employment mix
- Unspecified152 · 86%
- Part-time16 · 9%
- Full-time8 · 5%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
Burlington Stores · Sumter, South Carolina · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Store Closing Lead Part Time
Burlington Stores · Sumter, South Carolina · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Stocking Associate Part Time
Burlington Stores · Sumter, South Carolina · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
Burlington Stores · Sumter, South Carolina · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Stocking Team Lead Part Time
Burlington Stores · Sumter, South Carolina · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Cashier Associate Part TimeCrew / Cashier
Burlington Stores · Sumter, South Carolina · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Customer Service Lead Part TimeShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Burlington Stores · Sumter, South Carolina · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- BartenderBartender / Barista
Red Lobster · Sumter, South Carolina · jobs.redlobster.com
posted 2 days ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Walgreens · Sumter, South Carolina · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 2 days ago
- ServerServer / Host× 2 openings
Outback Steakhouse · Sumter, SC, United States · careers.outback.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Line CookCook / Kitchen
Outback Steakhouse · Sumter, SC, United States · careers.outback.com
posted 2 days ago