Jobs in Columbus, GA
287 active postings tracked in Columbus, GA · collapsed to 248 roles.
Columbus, GA 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)
- Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
Columbus, GA job market overview (June 2026)
The Columbus, GA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 287 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and server / host, with retail as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in Columbus, GA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 82 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3592+ days.
- 8% of postings list a salary range (23 of 287).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $22/hr, with 96% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Aya Healthcare, and Waffle House.
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 server / host.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Columbus, GA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Columbus, GA.
- 287Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 287Open 30+ days100% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 8%List salary23 of 287
- 96%Hourly22 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $22/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 82dMedian agep90 3592d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager49
- Server / Host29
- Retail Associate27
- Crew / Cashier20
- Food Service15
- Cook / Kitchen11
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers4
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
- Managers, All Other2
- Retail Salespersons2
- Cooks, Restaurant2
- Waiters and Waitresses1
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail115
- Food Service / Restaurants109
- Healthcare47
- Consumer Goods32
- Professional Services29
- Manufacturing6
Employment mix
- Unspecified251 · 87%
- Part-time28 · 10%
- Full-time4 · 1%
- Contract3 · 1%
- Temporary1 · 0%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Territory Account Executive, Retail - Columbus, GAAccount Executive
Toast · Columbus, Georgia · careers.toasttab.com
posted 2 months ago
- Retail Stocking Associate Part Time
Burlington Stores · Columbus, Georgia · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 1 month ago
- Dishwasher - Columbus Chili'sCook / Kitchen
Chili's · Columbus, Georgia · chilisjobs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Line Cook - Columbus Chili'sCook / Kitchen
Chili's · Columbus, Georgia · chilisjobs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Server - Columbus Chili'sServer / Host
Chili's · Columbus, Georgia · chilisjobs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Emergency Responder / EMT-BHealthcare Other
Allied Universal · Columbus, Georgia · jobs.aus.com
posted 1 month ago
- Cook / Grill OperatorFood Service× 6 openings
Waffle House · Columbus, Georgia · jobs.rapidhire.ukg.net
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Night Shift Server / Wait StaffServer / Host× 8 openings
Waffle House · Columbus, Georgia · jobs.rapidhire.ukg.net
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Server / Wait StaffServer / Host× 7 openings
Waffle House · Columbus, Georgia · jobs.rapidhire.ukg.net
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Shift SupervisorShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 2 openings
Waffle House · Columbus, Georgia · jobs.rapidhire.ukg.net
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
EssilorLuxottica · Columbus, Georgia · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 1 month ago
- Retail AssociatesRetail Associate
Hobby Lobby Stores · Columbus, Georgia · sjobs.brassring.com
posted 1 month ago
- Part-Time Security Flex Officer
Allied Universal · Columbus, Georgia · jobs.aus.com
posted 1 month ago
- Cashier Associate Part TimeCrew / Cashier
Burlington Stores · Columbus, Georgia · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 4 weeks ago
- ServerServer / Host
Outback Steakhouse · COLUMBUS, GA, United States · careers.outback.com
posted 1 month ago