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Champaign, 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)
  • Few reposted listings (4% appear duplicated)

Champaign, IL job market overview (June 2026)

The Champaign, IL job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 255 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.

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.

Champaign, IL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Champaign, IL.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time25—$25.85/hr n=5
Full-time9$143k n=4—
Temporary2——
Intern2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail138—$25.85/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants91——
Consumer Goods51$85k n=5$25.85/hr n=7
Healthcare13——
Technology7——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager30
  • Retail Associate19
  • Crew / Cashier17
  • Cook / Kitchen14
  • Food Service10
  • Delivery Driver9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Software Developers2
  • Chief Executives1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail138
  • Food Service / Restaurants91
  • Consumer Goods51
  • Healthcare13
  • Technology7
  • Manufacturing6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified216 · 85%
  • Part-time25 · 10%
  • Full-time9 · 4%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 0%

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