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Jobs in Hackensack, NJ
67 active postings tracked in Hackensack, NJ · collapsed to 63 roles.
Hackensack, NJ Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (6% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 18% from the last 14 days)
- Pay is below the national median ($92k vs $138k national)
Hackensack, NJ job market overview (May 2026)
The Hackensack, NJ job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 67 active job postings tracked here, 55% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and cook / kitchen, with retail as the leading sector.
- 55% of postings in Hackensack, NJ have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 9 new postings have appeared this week — about 13% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 49 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1620+ days.
- 21% of postings list a salary range (14 of 67).
- Median advertised salary among annual-pay roles is $92k.
- The most active employers right now are Costco, U.S. Bank, and Petco.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and cook / kitchen.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Hackensack, NJ job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Hackensack, NJ.
- 67Active postings
- 9Posted this week
- 37Open 30+ days55% of active
- 2Remote / hybrid3% of active
- 21%List salary14 of 67
- 7%Hourly1 of disclosed
- $92kMedian annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 49dMedian agep90 1620d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by occupation (SOC)
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Crew / Cashier7
- Cook / Kitchen4
- Warehouse / Stocker3
- Accounting3
- Retail Associate3
- Server / Host3
Top occupations (SOC)
- Managers, All Other5
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
- Fast Food and Counter Workers2
- Accountants and Auditors1
- Retail Salespersons1
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail36
- Food Service / Restaurants19
- Consumer Goods14
- Financial Services13
- Healthcare2
- Manufacturing1
Employment mix
- Unspecified51 · 76%
- Part-time12 · 18%
- Contract2 · 3%
- Temporary1 · 1%
- Full-time1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- DishwasherCook / Kitchen
Cheesecake Factory · Hackensack, NJ, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- BusserServer / Host
Cheesecake Factory · Hackensack, NJ, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- ServerServer / Host
Cheesecake Factory · Hackensack, NJ, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- Dessert Finisher/BaristaBartender / Barista
Cheesecake Factory · Hackensack, NJ, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- Line CookCook / Kitchen
Cheesecake Factory · Hackensack, NJ, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- Part-Time Store Cashier/StockerWarehouse / Stocker
Aldi · Hackensack, NJ, USA · careers.aldi.us
posted 2 weeks ago
- Full-Time Store AssociateRetail Associate
Aldi · Hackensack, NJ, USA · careers.aldi.us
posted 2 weeks ago
- Licensed Optician
EssilorLuxottica · Hackensack, NJ, United States · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- KFC Assistant Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
KFC · Hackensack, NJ, United States · jobs.kfc.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- KFC Shift SupervisorShift Supervisor / Service Lead
KFC · Hackensack, NJ, United States · jobs.kfc.com
posted 2 weeks ago