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Arlington Heights, IL Job Market Score

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  • Net hiring is positive (+11 this week — 12 added vs 1 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (25% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 30% from the last 14 days)

Arlington Heights, IL job market overview (May 2026)

The Arlington Heights, IL job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 80 active job postings tracked here, 30% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Arlington Heights, IL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Arlington Heights, IL.

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Retail Associate6
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead5
  • Pharmacy4
  • Store Supervisor / Manager3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Stockers and Order Fillers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Customer Service Representatives2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail60
  • Food Service / Restaurants21
  • Healthcare18
  • Consumer Goods13
  • Financial Services5
  • Transportation & Logistics4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified56 · 70%
  • Part-time20 · 25%
  • Contract4 · 5%

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