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Champaign, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+33 this week — 40 added vs 7 removed)

Champaign, IL job market overview (May 2026)

The Champaign, IL job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 285 active job postings tracked here, 42% 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-time16——
Temporary5——
Intern4——
Contract2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail160—$25.85/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants109$70k n=4—
Consumer Goods53—$25.85/hr n=7
Healthcare35——
Manufacturing10——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager28
  • Retail Associate24
  • Crew / Cashier18
  • Food Service18
  • Cook / Kitchen14
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead14

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 / Restaurants109
  • Consumer Goods53
  • Healthcare35
  • Manufacturing10
  • Transportation & Logistics8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified222 · 78%
  • Part-time36 · 13%
  • Full-time16 · 6%
  • Temporary5 · 2%
  • Intern4 · 1%
  • Contract2 · 1%

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