Jobs in Waukegan, IL
92 active postings tracked in Waukegan, IL · collapsed to 80 roles.
Waukegan, 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)
- Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
Waukegan, IL job market overview (June 2026)
The Waukegan, IL job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 92 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 Waukegan, 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 61 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3589+ days.
- 7% of postings list a salary range (6 of 92).
- Median advertised salary among annual-pay roles is $71k.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Yaskawa.
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.
Waukegan, IL job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Waukegan, IL.
- 92Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 92Open 30+ days100% of active
- 1Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 7%List salary6 of 92
- 0%Hourly0 of disclosed
- $71kMedian annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 61dMedian agep90 3589d (long tail)
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager17
- Retail Associate10
- Crew / Cashier6
- Delivery Driver3
- Server / Host3
- Cook / Kitchen2
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers2
- Retail Salespersons1
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail52
- Food Service / Restaurants25
- Technology13
- Manufacturing10
- Healthcare7
- Transportation & Logistics7
Employment mix
- Unspecified80 · 87%
- Full-time4 · 4%
- Intern4 · 4%
- Part-time3 · 3%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
Filter by skill
Recent postings
- Product (Mechanical) EngineerEngineering
Yaskawa · Waukegan, IL · recruiting.ultipro.com
posted 4 months ago
- Outside Sales Representative
Beacon Building Products · Waukegan, IL · jobs.qxo.com
$53k · posted 4 months ago
- Assistant Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Shoe Carnival · Waukegan, IL · careers.shoecarnival.com
posted 5 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1352023-3)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Waukegan, IL · pandacareers.com
posted 6 months ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 03620Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Waukegan, IL · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in WAUKEGAN, IL S21260Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Waukegan, IL · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in WAUKEGAN, IL S21260Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Waukegan, IL · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in WAUKEGAN, IL S21260Retail Associate
Dollar General · Waukegan, IL · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in WAUKEGAN, IL S21260Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Waukegan, IL · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in WAUKEGAN, IL S06279Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Waukegan, IL · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in WAUKEGAN, IL S15019Retail Associate
Dollar General · Waukegan, IL · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in WAUKEGAN, IL S15019Retail Associate
Dollar General · Waukegan, IL · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in WAUKEGAN, IL S12110Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Waukegan, IL · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in WAUKEGAN, IL S15019Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Waukegan, IL · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in WAUKEGAN, IL S12110Retail Associate
Dollar General · Waukegan, IL · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago