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Jobs in Downers Grove, IL
77 active postings tracked in Downers Grove, IL · collapsed to 63 roles.
Downers Grove, IL Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($25.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)
Downers Grove, IL job market overview (May 2026)
The Downers Grove, IL job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 77 active job postings tracked here, 51% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service and store supervisor / manager, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.
- 51% of postings in Downers Grove, IL have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 12 new postings have appeared this week — about 16% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 30 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 2262+ days.
- 8% of postings allow remote or hybrid work (6 roles).
- 10% of postings list a salary range (8 of 77).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $25.85/hr, with 88% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Panera Bread, PetSmart, and Arthur J. Gallagher.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in food service and store supervisor / manager.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Downers Grove, IL job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Downers Grove, IL.
- 77Active postings
- 12Posted this week
- 39Open 30+ days51% of active
- 6Remote / hybrid8% of active
- 10%List salary8 of 77
- 88%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $25.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 30dMedian agep90 2262d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Food Service10
- Store Supervisor / Manager8
- Cook / Kitchen7
- Retail Associate5
- Crew / Cashier5
- Account Executive4
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers5
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
- Bartenders3
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products3
- Managers, All Other2
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
Top sectors
- Food Service / Restaurants35
- Retail27
- Financial Services15
- Consumer Goods12
- Professional Services8
- Healthcare6
Employment mix
- Unspecified60 · 78%
- Part-time9 · 12%
- Full-time6 · 8%
- Contract1 · 1%
- Temporary1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Operations Optimization Analyst× 2 openings
Arthur J. Gallagher · Downers Grove, Illinois · jobs.ajg.com
most recent posted 3 days ago
- Account Executive, Business Team Sales- Downers GroveAccount Executive
T-Mobile · Downers Grove, Illinois · tmobile.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 4 days ago
- Deli AssociateCook / Kitchen
Albertsons · Downers Grove, Illinois · eofd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 week ago
- Retail AssociateRetail Associate
Ross Stores · Downers Grove, Illinois · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 1 week ago
- Growth Assistant Restaurant LeaderRestaurant Manager / GM
Raising Cane's · Downers Grove, Illinois · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Relationship Manager
Capital One · Downers Grove, Illinois · capitalone.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 1 week ago
- Delivery Driver(02847) - 5531 Belmont RdDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · Downers Grove, Illinois · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Assistant Manager(02847) - 5531 Belmont RdStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · Downers Grove, Illinois · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Client Partner, Enterprise Sales
T-Mobile · Downers Grove, Illinois · tmobile.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Account Executive, SMB Team SalesAccount Executive
T-Mobile · Downers Grove, Illinois · tmobile.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- DashMart Team Member - Downers GroveCrew / Cashier
DoorDash · Downers Grove, Illinois · job-boards.greenhouse.io
posted 3 weeks ago
- Flex Relationship Manager
Capital One · Downers Grove, Illinois · capitalone.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Account Executive, Business SalesAccount Executive
T-Mobile · Downers Grove, Illinois · tmobile.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Resolution Manager - Fast Track GL
Arthur J. Gallagher · Downers Grove, Illinois · jobs.ajg.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- BaristaFood Service× 2 openings
Scooter's Coffee · Downers Grove, Illinois · apply.jobappnetwork.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Salad and Sandwich MakerCook / Kitchen× 4 openings
Panera Bread · Downers Grove, Illinois, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 4 months ago
- Restaurant Team Member - CashierFood Service× 4 openings
Panera Bread · Downers Grove, Illinois, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 4 months ago