Jobs in Newport, KY
71 active postings tracked in Newport, KY · collapsed to 56 roles.
Newport, KY Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 17% from the last 14 days)
- Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
Newport, KY job market overview (May 2026)
The Newport, KY job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 71 active job postings tracked here, 52% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.
- 52% of postings in Newport, KY have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 8 new postings have appeared this week — about 11% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 40 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1547+ days.
- 10% of postings list a salary range (7 of 71).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.07/hr, with 86% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Kroger, Walgreens, and Panera Bread.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Newport, KY job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Newport, KY.
- 71Active postings
- 8Posted this week
- 37Open 30+ days52% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 10%List salary7 of 71
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.07/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 40dMedian agep90 1547d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Crew / Cashier8
- Store Supervisor / Manager6
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
- Pharmacy6
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead5
- Food Service4
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers5
- Pharmacists5
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
- Customer Service Representatives2
- Managers, All Other2
- Retail Salespersons2
Top sectors
- Retail54
- Food Service / Restaurants31
- Consumer Goods14
- Healthcare11
- Financial Services2
Employment mix
- Unspecified50 · 70%
- Part-time13 · 18%
- Temporary3 · 4%
- Full-time3 · 4%
- Intern1 · 1%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Customer Service Associate - Temporary× 3 openings
Walgreens · Newport, Kentucky · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 3 openings
Walgreens · Newport, Kentucky · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Front End Supervisor Full Time
Burlington Stores · Newport, Kentucky · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Stocking Associate Part Time
Burlington Stores · Newport, Kentucky · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Store Closing Lead Part Time
Burlington Stores · Newport, Kentucky · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago