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Irvine, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($186k vs $138k national)
  • Few reposted listings (8% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+122 this week — 149 added vs 27 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 624 active job postings tracked here, 30% 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
Director29$340k n=5—
Crew / Cashier23——
Account Executive20$193k n=8—
Retail Associate17——
Engineering16$248k n=3—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other91$272k n=7—
Software Developers36$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
Contract35$67k n=4—
Part-time20$37k n=6—
Full-time13$133k n=9—
Intern12——
Temporary4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants154——
Retail146$193k n=35—
Technology129$194k n=50—
Professional Services87$120k n=3—
Manufacturing85$286k n=9—

Top categories

  • Director29
  • Crew / Cashier23
  • Account Executive20
  • Retail Associate17
  • Engineering16
  • Store Supervisor / Manager12

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other91
  • Software Developers36
  • 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 / Restaurants154
  • Retail146
  • Technology129
  • Professional Services87
  • Manufacturing85
  • Financial Services62

Employment mix

  • Unspecified540 · 87%
  • Contract35 · 6%
  • Part-time20 · 3%
  • Full-time13 · 2%
  • Intern12 · 2%
  • Temporary4 · 1%

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