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Jobs in Oswego, Illinois
69 active postings tracked in Oswego, Illinois · collapsed to 64 roles.
Oswego, Illinois Job Market Score
- Pay matches the national median ($25.85/hr vs $26/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (4% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+12 this week — 16 added vs 4 removed)
Oswego, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)
The Oswego, Illinois job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 69 active job postings tracked here, 38% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.
- 38% of postings in Oswego, Illinois have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 16 new postings have appeared this week — about 23% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 13 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1213+ days.
- 14% of postings list a salary range (10 of 69).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $25.85/hr, with 70% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Meijer, PetSmart, and Domino's Pizza.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Oswego, Illinois job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Oswego, Illinois.
- 69Active postings
- 16Posted this week
- 26Open 30+ days38% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 14%List salary10 of 69
- 70%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $115kMedian annual (max)
- $25.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 13dMedian agep90 1213d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Crew / Cashier11
- Store Supervisor / Manager7
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist4
- Retail Associate4
- Cook / Kitchen4
- Delivery Driver4
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Bartenders2
- Fast Food and Counter Workers1
- Retail Salespersons1
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Food Service / Restaurants38
- Retail36
- Consumer Goods12
- Healthcare5
- Manufacturing2
- Professional Services1
Employment mix
- Unspecified50 · 72%
- Part-time11 · 16%
- Full-time8 · 12%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Certified Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital · Oswego, Illinois · banfield-uat-h56cui.joveo.site
posted 8 months ago
- BaristaFood Service× 2 openings
Scooter's Coffee · Oswego, Illinois · apply.jobappnetwork.com
most recent posted 9 months ago
- Master StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Oswego, Illinois · careers.ulta.com
posted 1 year ago
- Elite StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Oswego, Illinois · careers.ulta.com
posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Oswego, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15.08–$25.85/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Assistant Store Manager - Customer ExperienceStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Oswego, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$27.04–$42.72/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Oswego, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$25.25/hr · posted 2 years ago
- ASSISTANT TEAM LEADER - pOpshelfCrew / Cashier
Dollar General · Oswego, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 years ago
- LEAD TEAM MEMBER PT - pOpshelfCrew / Cashier
Dollar General · Oswego, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 years ago
- TEAM MEMBER - pOpshelfCrew / Cashier
Dollar General · Oswego, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 years ago
- LEAD TEAM MEMBER FT - pOpshelfCrew / Cashier
Dollar General · Oswego, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 years ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 02069Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Oswego, Illinois · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Oswego, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$25.25/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Oswego, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$67k–$115k · posted 11 years ago
- CashierCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Meijer · Oswego, Illinois · jobs.meijer.com
most recent posted 4 days ago
- Line Cook - Oswego Chili'sCook / Kitchen
Chili's · Oswego, Illinois · chilisjobs.com
posted 16 hours ago
- Delivery DriverDelivery Driver× 2 openings
Jimmy John's · Oswego, IL, United States · careers.jimmyjohns.com
most recent posted 5 hours ago