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Jobs in Manchester, CT
119 active postings tracked in Manchester, CT · collapsed to 112 roles.
Manchester, CT Job Market Score
- Net hiring is positive (+34 this week — 35 added vs 1 removed)
- Pay matches the national median ($26.34/hr vs $26/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (6% appear duplicated)
Manchester, CT job market overview (May 2026)
The Manchester, CT job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 119 active job postings tracked here, 45% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 45% of postings in Manchester, CT have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 35 new postings have appeared this week — about 29% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 23 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 2512+ days.
- 10% of postings list a salary range (12 of 119).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $26.34/hr, with 92% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Aya Healthcare, and Chili's.
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.
Manchester, CT job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Manchester, CT.
- 119Active postings
- 35Posted this week
- 54Open 30+ days45% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 10%List salary12 of 119
- 92%Hourly11 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $26.34/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 23dMedian agep90 2512d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager15
- Retail Associate11
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist9
- Registered Nurse9
- Server / Host7
- Crew / Cashier5
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers3
- Retail Salespersons3
- Managers, All Other1
- Cooks, Restaurant1
- Bartenders1
- Waiters and Waitresses1
Top sectors
- Retail69
- Food Service / Restaurants27
- Healthcare25
- Consumer Goods24
- Professional Services15
- Manufacturing2
Employment mix
- Unspecified84 · 71%
- Part-time28 · 24%
- Full-time4 · 3%
- Temporary2 · 2%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Line Cook - Buckland Street Chili'sCook / Kitchen
Chili's · Manchester, Connecticut · chilisjobs.com
posted 21 hours ago
- Server - Buckland Street Chili'sServer / Host
Chili's · Manchester, Connecticut · chilisjobs.com
posted 21 hours ago
- Host - Buckland Street Chili'sServer / Host
Chili's · Manchester, Connecticut · chilisjobs.com
posted 21 hours ago
- Janitor - Buckland Street Chili's
Chili's · Manchester, Connecticut · chilisjobs.com
posted 21 hours ago
- Busser - Buckland Street Chili'sServer / Host
Chili's · Manchester, Connecticut · chilisjobs.com
posted 21 hours ago
- Prep Cook - Buckland Street Chili'sCook / Kitchen
Chili's · Manchester, Connecticut · chilisjobs.com
posted 21 hours ago
- Restaurant Manager - Chili's Manchester CT & Surrounding areaRestaurant Manager / GM
Chili's · Manchester, Connecticut · chilisjobs.com
posted 21 hours ago
- Dishwasher - Buckland Street Chili'sCook / Kitchen
Chili's · Manchester, Connecticut · chilisjobs.com
posted 21 hours ago
- Sewing Room Customer Service
David's Bridal · Manchester, Connecticut · careers.davidsbridal.com
posted 9 hours ago
- Part Time Bridal Sales
David's Bridal · Manchester, Connecticut · careers.davidsbridal.com
posted 9 hours ago
- Part Time Customer Service
David's Bridal · Manchester, Connecticut · careers.davidsbridal.com
posted 9 hours ago