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Effingham, Illinois Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+8 this week — 9 added vs 1 removed)

Effingham, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)

The Effingham, Illinois job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 79 active job postings tracked here, 37% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, 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 store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Effingham, Illinois job market

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

Top categories

  • Retail Associate10
  • Store Supervisor / Manager10
  • Food Service8
  • Pharmacy4
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Server / Host3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General2
  • Cooks, Restaurant1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail44
  • Food Service / Restaurants31
  • Healthcare15
  • Manufacturing10
  • Consumer Goods8
  • Transportation & Logistics3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified70 · 89%
  • Part-time5 · 6%
  • Temporary2 · 3%
  • Full-time1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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