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DeKalb, Illinois Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($25.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)

DeKalb, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)

The DeKalb, Illinois job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 74 active job postings tracked here, 38% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

DeKalb, Illinois job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in DeKalb, Illinois.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time32—$25.85/hr n=5
Full-time6——
Temporary2——
Contract2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail54—$25.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants17——
Consumer Goods12—$25.85/hr n=6
Healthcare9——
Transportation & Logistics2——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate11
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Store Supervisor / Manager8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Warehouse / Stocker5
  • Pharmacy3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Stockers and Order Fillers3
  • Managers, All Other2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • General and Operations Managers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail54
  • Food Service / Restaurants17
  • Consumer Goods12
  • Healthcare9
  • Transportation & Logistics2
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified32 · 43%
  • Part-time32 · 43%
  • Full-time6 · 8%
  • Temporary2 · 3%
  • Contract2 · 3%

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