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Champaign, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 25% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+29 this week — 41 added vs 12 removed)

Champaign, IL job market overview (May 2026)

The Champaign, IL job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 280 active job postings tracked here, 43% 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

  • 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.

Champaign, IL job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time36$45k n=5$25.85/hr n=5
Full-time17——
Temporary5——
Intern4——
Contract2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail160—$25.85/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants104$70k n=4—
Consumer Goods53—$25.85/hr n=7
Healthcare35——
Manufacturing10——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager27
  • Retail Associate24
  • Food Service18
  • Crew / Cashier17
  • Cook / Kitchen14
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead13

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers16
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers11
  • Retail Salespersons7
  • Customer Service Representatives6
  • Managers, All Other5
  • General and Operations Managers4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail160
  • Food Service / Restaurants104
  • Consumer Goods53
  • Healthcare35
  • Manufacturing10
  • Transportation & Logistics8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified216 · 77%
  • Part-time36 · 13%
  • Full-time17 · 6%
  • Temporary5 · 2%
  • Intern4 · 1%
  • Contract2 · 1%

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