Jobs in Chester, VA
140 active postings tracked in Chester, VA · collapsed to 125 roles.
Chester, VA Job Market Score
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
- High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
- Pay matches the national median ($23.86/hr vs $26/hr national)
Chester, VA job market overview (June 2026)
The Chester, VA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 140 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.
- 100% of postings in Chester, VA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 54 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1069+ days.
- 7% of postings list a salary range (10 of 140).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $23.86/hr, with 70% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Pizza Hut, Dollar General, and PetSmart.
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.
Chester, VA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Chester, VA.
- 140Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 140Open 30+ days100% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 7%List salary10 of 140
- 70%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $85kMedian annual (max)
- $23.86/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 54dMedian agep90 1069d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager14
- Retail Associate13
- Food Service9
- Crew / Cashier9
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
- Server / Host6
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers4
- Cooks, Restaurant3
- Retail Salespersons3
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Waiters and Waitresses2
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers1
Top sectors
- Retail61
- Food Service / Restaurants60
- Consumer Goods21
- Manufacturing17
- Transportation & Logistics7
- Professional Services5
Employment mix
- Unspecified109 · 78%
- Part-time20 · 14%
- Full-time10 · 7%
- Intern1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Merchandising Sales Associate
Tractor Supply · Chester, VA · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 months ago
- Cashier Associate Part TimeCrew / Cashier
Burlington Stores · Chester, VA · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 1 month ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
Burlington Stores · Chester, VA · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 1 month ago
- Retail Stocking Associate Part Time
Burlington Stores · Chester, VA · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 1 month ago
- Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipPharmacy
Walgreens · Chester, VA · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 month ago
- Security Officer Part Time Checkpoint Screening
Allied Universal · Chester, VA · jobs.aus.com
posted 1 month ago
- Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Patrols
Allied Universal · Chester, VA · jobs.aus.com
posted 1 month ago
- Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Screening
Allied Universal · Chester, VA · jobs.aus.com
posted 1 month ago
- Cook / Grill OperatorFood Service× 3 openings
Waffle House · Chester, VA · jobs.rapidhire.ukg.net
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Server / Wait StaffServer / Host× 2 openings
Waffle House · Chester, VA · jobs.rapidhire.ukg.net
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Shift SupervisorShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Waffle House · Chester, VA · jobs.rapidhire.ukg.net
posted 1 month ago
- Driver Class A/B- HOME DAILY (NO WEEKENDS)
Dairy Farmers of America · Chester, VA · myjobs.adp.com
posted 1 month ago
- Security Officer Part Time Overnights
Allied Universal · Chester, VA · jobs.aus.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- CDL A Delivery DriverDelivery Driver
Performance Food Group · Chester, VA · sjobs.brassring.com
$75k–$85k · posted 4 weeks ago
- Plant Maintenance Technician - Night Shift - Royal Stone/DaleMaintenance Technician
Vulcan Materials · Chester, Virginia, United States · vulcanmat.taleo.net
posted 1 month ago
- Pit Supervisor
Vulcan Materials · Chester, Virginia, United States · vulcanmat.taleo.net
posted 1 month ago