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Chesapeake, VA 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 (30% appear duplicated)

Chesapeake, VA job market overview (June 2026)

The Chesapeake, VA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 674 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.

Chesapeake, VA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Chesapeake, VA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager57——
Retail Associate55—$23.75/hr n=4
Crew / Cashier34——
Server / Host31——
Cook / Kitchen23——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time47$155k n=5$23.86/hr n=15
Full-time25$120k n=9$23.86/hr n=3
Contract6——
Temporary1——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail312—$23.86/hr n=13
Food Service / Restaurants219$60k n=4—
Consumer Goods107$120k n=6$23.86/hr n=13
Real Estate64——
Healthcare37$155k n=7$19.41/hr n=5

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager57
  • Retail Associate55
  • Crew / Cashier34
  • Server / Host31
  • Cook / Kitchen23
  • Food Service19

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers11
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers8
  • Retail Salespersons7
  • Cooks, Restaurant5
  • Dishwashers3
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail312
  • Food Service / Restaurants219
  • Consumer Goods107
  • Real Estate64
  • Healthcare37
  • Manufacturing34

Employment mix

  • Unspecified594 · 88%
  • Part-time47 · 7%
  • Full-time25 · 4%
  • Contract6 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 0%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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