Jobs in Valparaiso, IN
92 active postings tracked in Valparaiso, IN · collapsed to 77 roles.
Valparaiso, IN Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+13 this week — 13 added vs 0 removed)
Valparaiso, IN job market overview (May 2026)
The Valparaiso, IN job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 92 active job postings tracked here, 52% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and food service, with retail as the leading sector.
- 52% of postings in Valparaiso, IN have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 13 new postings have appeared this week — about 14% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 40 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3302+ days.
- 9% of postings list a salary range (8 of 92).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.09/hr, with 75% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Walgreens, and Panera Bread.
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 food service.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Valparaiso, IN job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Valparaiso, IN.
- 92Active postings
- 13Posted this week
- 48Open 30+ days52% of active
- 1Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 9%List salary8 of 92
- 75%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.09/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 40dMedian agep90 3302d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager18
- Food Service12
- Retail Associate10
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
- Crew / Cashier5
- Cook / Kitchen3
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers8
- Managers, All Other2
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
- Retail Salespersons2
- General and Operations Managers1
Top sectors
- Retail63
- Food Service / Restaurants36
- Consumer Goods15
- Healthcare11
- Financial Services1
Employment mix
- Unspecified68 · 74%
- Part-time13 · 14%
- Intern5 · 5%
- Full-time4 · 4%
- Temporary2 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Salad and Sandwich MakerCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Valparaiso, Indiana, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Catering LeadFood Service× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Valparaiso, Indiana, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1352224-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Valparaiso, IN · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Prestige Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Valparaiso, Indiana · careers.ulta.com
posted 11 months ago
- Beauty Advisor- Sally Beauty- 03296Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Valparaiso, Indiana · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 years ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Valparaiso, Indiana · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.09/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Valparaiso, Indiana · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18/hr · posted 2 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in VALPARAISO, IN S21702Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Valparaiso, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in VALPARAISO, IN S21702Retail Associate
Dollar General · Valparaiso, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in VALPARAISO, IN S21702Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Valparaiso, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in VALPARAISO, IN S21702Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Valparaiso, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in VALPARAISO, IN S20119Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Valparaiso, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in VALPARAISO, IN S20119Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Valparaiso, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in VALPARAISO, IN S20119Retail Associate
Dollar General · Valparaiso, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in VALPARAISO, IN S20119Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Valparaiso, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in VALPARAISO, IN S20601Retail Associate
Dollar General · Valparaiso, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in VALPARAISO, IN S20601Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Valparaiso, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in VALPARAISO, IN S20601Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Valparaiso, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in VALPARAISO, IN S20601Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Valparaiso, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · Valparaiso, Indiana · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.09/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Valparaiso, Indiana · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Bather
PetSmart · Valparaiso, Indiana · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.09/hr · posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in VALPARAISO, IN S04101Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Valparaiso, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in VALPARAISO, IN S02804Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Valparaiso, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago