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Cooling

Leicester, United Kingdom Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (4% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 29% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($59k vs $139k national)

Leicester, United Kingdom job market overview (May 2026)

The Leicester, United Kingdom job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 28 active job postings tracked here, 50% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in beauty advisor / stylist and maintenance technician, with consumer goods as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in beauty advisor / stylist and maintenance technician.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Leicester, United Kingdom job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Leicester, United Kingdom.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Consumer Goods15$59k n=3
Food Service / Restaurants12$59k n=3
Manufacturing4
Technology3
Financial Services3

Top categories

  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist2
  • Maintenance Technician2
  • Engineering1
  • Backend1
  • Account Executive1
  • Support1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other5
  • Software Developers3
  • Project Management Specialists2
  • Sales Managers1
  • Electrical Engineers1
  • Retail Salespersons1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Consumer Goods15
  • Food Service / Restaurants12
  • Manufacturing4
  • Technology3
  • Financial Services3
  • Transportation & Logistics3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified27 · 96%
  • Contract1 · 4%

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