Jobs in Chester, VA
105 active postings tracked in Chester, VA · collapsed to 93 roles.
Chester, VA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($23.86/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
- Most postings refresh within a month (30% open 30+ days)
Chester, VA job market overview (May 2026)
The Chester, VA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 104 active job postings tracked here, 30% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.
- 30% of postings in Chester, VA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 23 new postings have appeared this week — about 22% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 18 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3060+ days.
- 9% of postings list a salary range (9 of 104).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $23.86/hr, with 78% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Lowe's, Cracker Barrel, and Dollar General.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Chester, VA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Chester, VA.
- 104Active postings
- 23Posted this week
- 31Open 30+ days30% of active
- 1Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 9%List salary9 of 104
- 78%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $23.86/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 18dMedian agep90 3060d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate15
- Store Supervisor / Manager10
- Crew / Cashier9
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
- Food Service4
- Cook / Kitchen3
Top occupations (SOC)
- Retail Salespersons6
- Fast Food and Counter Workers6
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
- Cooks, Restaurant3
- Managers, All Other2
- Waiters and Waitresses2
Top sectors
- Retail62
- Food Service / Restaurants37
- Consumer Goods17
- Transportation & Logistics8
- Technology2
- Healthcare2
Employment mix
- Unspecified75 · 72%
- Part-time21 · 20%
- Full-time6 · 6%
- Intern1 · 1%
- Temporary1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Chester, VA · careers.ulta.com
posted 1 month ago
- Service LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Chipotle · Chester, VA · jobs.chipotle.com
posted 2 months ago
- Elite StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Chester, VA · careers.ulta.com
posted 3 months ago
- Catering Lead× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Chester, Virginia, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Retail Operations SupervisorRetail Associate
PetSmart · Chester, VA · careers.petsmart.com
$13.70–$24.59/hr · posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Chester, VA · careers.petsmart.com
$13.09–$23.86/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Chester, VA · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$23.75/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 02235Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Chester, VA · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Chester, VA · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$23.75/hr · posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in CHESTER, VA S14028Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Chester, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in CHESTER, VA S06197Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Chester, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in CHESTER, VA S14028Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Chester, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in CHESTER, VA S14028Retail Associate
Dollar General · Chester, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in CHESTER, VA S14028Retail Associate
Dollar General · Chester, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in CHESTER, VA S06197Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Chester, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in CHESTER, VA S06197Retail Associate
Dollar General · Chester, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in CHESTER, VA S06197Retail Associate
Dollar General · Chester, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Chester, VA · careers.petsmart.com
$58k–$124k · posted 11 years ago