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Arlington Heights, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($202k vs $130k national)

Arlington Heights, IL job market overview (June 2026)

The Arlington Heights, IL job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 84 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • 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.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail53$202k n=4—
Food Service / Restaurants31——
Consumer Goods17——
Transportation & Logistics10$203k n=3—
Healthcare9——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Store Supervisor / Manager7
  • Cook / Kitchen7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Retail Associate6
  • Delivery Driver3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Bartenders1
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1
  • Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel1
  • Bakers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail53
  • Food Service / Restaurants31
  • Consumer Goods17
  • Transportation & Logistics10
  • Healthcare9
  • Technology6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified70 · 83%
  • Part-time10 · 12%
  • Contract3 · 4%
  • Full-time1 · 1%

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