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Jobs in El Cajon, CA
156 active postings tracked in El Cajon, CA · collapsed to 108 roles.
El Cajon, CA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)
- Few reposted listings (31% appear duplicated)
El Cajon, CA job market overview (May 2026)
The El Cajon, CA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 156 active job postings tracked here, 40% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service and crew / cashier, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.
- 40% of postings in El Cajon, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 19 new postings have appeared this week — about 12% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 19 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 293+ days.
- 10% of postings list a salary range (15 of 156).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 53% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Panda Express, Texas Roadhouse, and Outback Steakhouse.
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 crew / cashier.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
El Cajon, CA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in El Cajon, CA.
- 156Active postings
- 19Posted this week
- 63Open 30+ days40% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 10%List salary15 of 156
- 53%Hourly8 of disclosed
- $90kMedian annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 19dMedian agep90 293d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Food Service17
- Crew / Cashier16
- Retail Associate12
- Store Supervisor / Manager11
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist10
- Restaurant Manager / GM10
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers15
- Fast Food and Counter Workers8
- Cooks, Restaurant7
- Managers, All Other6
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
- Waiters and Waitresses3
Top sectors
- Food Service / Restaurants90
- Retail64
- Consumer Goods37
- Healthcare9
- Financial Services4
- Telecommunications2
Employment mix
- Unspecified108 · 69%
- Part-time26 · 17%
- Contract13 · 8%
- Full-time6 · 4%
- Temporary2 · 1%
- Intern1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Retail Sales Associate – Full TimeRetail Associate
AutoZone · El Cajon, CA · careers.autozone.com
posted 1 week ago
- Retail Sales Associate – Part TimeRetail Associate× 2 openings
AutoZone · El Cajon, CA · careers.autozone.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1376778-8)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · El Cajon, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 1 week ago
- Store Manager (P1-1382804-8)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · El Cajon, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 1 week ago
- ServerServer / Host× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · El Cajon, CA · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Task Associate× 3 openings
Ulta Beauty · El Cajon, CA · careers.ulta.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Lead CashierCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Ulta Beauty · El Cajon, CA · careers.ulta.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Pizza Hut · El Cajon, CA · jobs.pizzahut.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Seasonal Associate-Parkway× 2 openings
Victoria's Secret · El Cajon, California, United States · vsco.taleo.net
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- WM Affluent Banker - El Cajon, CA
U.S. Bank · El Cajon, CA · careers.usbank.com
$98k · posted 3 weeks ago
- Store Manager (P1-1382798-7)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · El Cajon, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 1 month ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1376846-8)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · El Cajon, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 1 month ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1360989-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · El Cajon, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 1 month ago
- Selling Associate-Parkway× 2 openings
Victoria's Secret · El Cajon, California, United States · vsco.taleo.net
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Prep CookCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · El Cajon, CA · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Ross Stores · El Cajon, CA · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 2 months ago
- Line CookCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · El Cajon, CA · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Kitchen ManagerFood Service× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · El Cajon, CA · careers.becomearoadie.com
$70k–$90k · most recent posted 2 months ago
- DishwasherCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · El Cajon, CA · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago