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Jobs in Galesburg, Illinois
50 active postings tracked in Galesburg, Illinois · collapsed to 45 roles.
Galesburg, Illinois Job Market Score
- Pay matches the national median ($25.85/hr vs $26/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+6 this week — 6 added vs 0 removed)
Galesburg, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)
The Galesburg, Illinois job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 50 active job postings tracked here, 44% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 44% of postings in Galesburg, Illinois have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 6 new postings have appeared this week — about 12% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 23 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3550+ days.
- 14% of postings list a salary range (7 of 50).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $25.85/hr, with 86% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, PetSmart, and Pizza Hut.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Galesburg, Illinois job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Galesburg, Illinois.
- 50Active postings
- 6Posted this week
- 22Open 30+ days44% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 14%List salary7 of 50
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $25.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 23dMedian agep90 3550d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager10
- Retail Associate6
- Crew / Cashier4
- Delivery Driver4
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3
- Food Service2
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers4
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Bartenders2
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1
- Retail Salespersons1
- Customer Service Representatives1
Top sectors
- Retail27
- Food Service / Restaurants21
- Consumer Goods8
- Healthcare1
- Manufacturing1
- Telecommunications1
Employment mix
- Unspecified36 · 72%
- Part-time9 · 18%
- Full-time3 · 6%
- Intern2 · 4%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- ASST STORE MGR in GALESBURG, IL S04851Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Galesburg, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in GALESBURG, IL S02259Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Galesburg, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in GALESBURG, IL S04851Retail Associate
Dollar General · Galesburg, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in GALESBURG, IL S04851Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Galesburg, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in GALESBURG, IL S02259Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Galesburg, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in GALESBURG, IL S04851Retail Associate
Dollar General · Galesburg, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in GALESBURG, IL S02259Retail Associate
Dollar General · Galesburg, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Galesburg, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$67k–$115k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · Galesburg, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15.15–$25.94/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Delivery DriverDelivery Driver
Jimmy John's · Galesburg, IL, United States · careers.jimmyjohns.com
posted 3 hours ago
- Management Internship× 2 openings
Menards · Galesburg, Illinois · recruit.hirebridge.com
most recent posted 1 day ago
- Manager Trainee× 2 openings
Menards · Galesburg, Illinois · recruit.hirebridge.com
most recent posted 1 day ago
- KFC Team MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
KFC · Galesburg, Illinois · jobs.kfc.com
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipPharmacy
Walgreens · Galesburg, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 week ago
- Merchandising Sales AssociateRetail Associate
Tractor Supply · Galesburg, Illinois · tractorsupply.careers
posted 1 week ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Tractor Supply · Galesburg, Illinois · tractorsupply.careers
posted 3 weeks ago
- KFC Shift SupervisorShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 2 openings
KFC · Galesburg, Illinois · jobs.kfc.com
most recent posted 3 weeks ago