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Irvine, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($193k vs $137k national)
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+128 this week — 161 added vs 33 removed)

Irvine, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Irvine, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 657 active job postings tracked here, 29% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and crew / cashier, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in director and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Irvine, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Irvine, CA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director28$340k n=5—
Crew / Cashier24——
Account Executive21$193k n=9—
Engineering17$248k n=3—
Retail Associate17——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other91$272k n=7—
Software Developers35$234k n=6—
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products9——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9——
Fast Food and Counter Workers7——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract38$164k n=6—
Part-time19$37k n=5—
Full-time13$133k n=9—
Intern10——
Temporary5——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants167——
Retail157$194k n=37—
Technology135$205k n=53—
Professional Services94$120k n=3—
Manufacturing84$286k n=9—

Top categories

  • Director28
  • Crew / Cashier24
  • Account Executive21
  • Engineering17
  • Retail Associate17
  • Store Supervisor / Manager13

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other91
  • Software Developers35
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Management Analysts7

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants167
  • Retail157
  • Technology135
  • Professional Services94
  • Manufacturing84
  • Financial Services66

Employment mix

  • Unspecified572 · 87%
  • Contract38 · 6%
  • Part-time19 · 3%
  • Full-time13 · 2%
  • Intern10 · 2%
  • Temporary5 · 1%

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