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Jobs in Aiken, SC
137 active postings tracked in Aiken, SC · collapsed to 133 roles.
Aiken, SC Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (3% appear duplicated)
- Pay is below the national median ($18.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% from the last 14 days)
Aiken, SC job market overview (May 2026)
The Aiken, SC job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 137 active job postings tracked here, 53% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 53% of postings in Aiken, SC have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 19 new postings have appeared this week — about 14% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 56 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3546+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (7 of 137).
- 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, Cracker Barrel, and Domino's Pizza.
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 retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Aiken, SC job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Aiken, SC.
- 137Active postings
- 19Posted this week
- 73Open 30+ days53% of active
- 1Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 5%List salary7 of 137
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.34/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 56dMedian agep90 3546d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager40
- Retail Associate20
- Crew / Cashier10
- Server / Host5
- Pharmacy3
- Cook / Kitchen3
Top occupations (SOC)
- Retail Salespersons4
- Cooks, Restaurant2
- Fast Food and Counter Workers2
- Waiters and Waitresses2
- Pharmacy Technicians2
- Computer Programmers1
Top sectors
- Retail89
- Food Service / Restaurants38
- Consumer Goods12
- Professional Services9
- Financial Services4
- Healthcare4
Employment mix
- Unspecified119 · 87%
- Part-time11 · 8%
- Full-time6 · 4%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Assistant Manager (P1-1364805-6)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Aiken, SC · pandacareers.com
posted 1 week ago
- Store Manager (P1-1363517-7)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Aiken, SC · pandacareers.com
posted 1 week ago
- Seasonal Merchandising Service Associate - Weekends Preferred
Lowe's · Aiken, SC · talent.lowes.com
posted 1 week ago
- Mobile Associate, Bilingual Spanish Preferred - Retail SalesCustomer Success
T-Mobile · Aiken, SC · tmobile.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 2 weeks ago
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Kiewit · Aiken, SC · kiewitcareers.kiewit.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate – Full TimeRetail Associate
AutoZone · Aiken, SC · careers.autozone.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate – Part TimeRetail Associate
AutoZone · Aiken, SC · careers.autozone.com
posted 4 weeks ago
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First Citizens Bank · Aiken, SC · jobs.firstcitizens.com
posted 4 weeks ago
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Emerson Electric · Aiken, SC · hdjq.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- PHARMACY/MODIFIED FULL TIME PHARMACISTPharmacy
Kroger · Aiken, SC · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 3 months ago
- 03235 Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · Aiken, SC · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 4 months ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in AIKEN, SC S31384Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Aiken, SC · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 months ago