Jobs in Columbus, IN
146 active postings tracked in Columbus, IN · collapsed to 114 roles.
Columbus, IN Job Market Score
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 15% from the last 14 days)
- Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+10 this week — 16 added vs 6 removed)
Columbus, IN job market overview (May 2026)
The Columbus, IN job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 146 active job postings tracked here, 62% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 62% of postings in Columbus, IN have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 16 new postings have appeared this week — about 11% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 85 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3546+ days.
- 0% of postings list a salary range (0 of 146).
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Texas Roadhouse, and Lowe's.
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.
Columbus, IN job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Columbus, IN.
- 146Active postings
- 16Posted this week
- 90Open 30+ days62% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 0%List salary0 of 146
- 0%Hourly0 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 85dMedian agep90 3546d (long tail)
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager29
- Retail Associate21
- Cook / Kitchen13
- Food Service12
- Crew / Cashier8
- Server / Host7
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers11
- Fast Food and Counter Workers10
- Retail Salespersons5
- Cooks, Restaurant5
- Waiters and Waitresses3
- Managers, All Other2
Top sectors
- Retail84
- Food Service / Restaurants62
- Healthcare14
- Consumer Goods7
- Telecommunications1
- Transportation & Logistics1
Employment mix
- Unspecified131 · 90%
- Part-time12 · 8%
- Full-time3 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S31211Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 months ago
- Restaurant Team Member - CashierFood Service× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Columbus, Indiana, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Salad and Sandwich MakerCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Columbus, Indiana, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Catering LeadFood Service× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Columbus, Indiana, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1361598-0)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Columbus, IN · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1352358-1)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Columbus, IN · pandacareers.com
posted 9 months ago
- Master StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Columbus, Indiana · careers.ulta.com
posted 10 months ago
- Elite StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Columbus, Indiana · careers.ulta.com
posted 10 months ago
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Sally Beauty · Columbus, Indiana · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 11 months ago
- Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Columbus, Indiana · careers.ulta.com
posted 1 year ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in COLUMBUS, IN S24511Retail Associate
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S24511Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S24511Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S24511Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 years ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 10680Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Columbus, Indiana · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S03874Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S21235Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, IN S21235Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in COLUMBUS, IN S21235Retail Associate
Dollar General · Columbus, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago