Jobs in Portsmouth, VA
83 active postings tracked in Portsmouth, VA · collapsed to 77 roles.
Portsmouth, VA Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (7% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 29% from the last 14 days)
- High share of long-open postings (59% open 30+ days)
Portsmouth, VA job market overview (May 2026)
The Portsmouth, VA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 83 active job postings tracked here, 59% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 59% of postings in Portsmouth, VA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 14 new postings have appeared this week — about 17% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 48 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3546+ days.
- 2% of postings list a salary range (2 of 83).
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Domino's Pizza, and Panda Express.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Portsmouth, VA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Portsmouth, VA.
- 83Active postings
- 14Posted this week
- 49Open 30+ days59% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 2%List salary2 of 83
- 0%Hourly0 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 48dMedian agep90 3546d (long tail)
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager27
- Retail Associate16
- Crew / Cashier5
- Delivery Driver4
- Restaurant Manager / GM2
- Director1
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers3
- Managers, All Other2
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
- Software Developers1
- Cooks, Restaurant1
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail52
- Food Service / Restaurants28
- Technology3
- Professional Services3
- Transportation & Logistics2
- Energy1
Employment mix
- Unspecified75 · 90%
- Part-time6 · 7%
- Full-time2 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- GROCERY/ASST DEPT LEADERStore Supervisor / Manager
Kroger · Portsmouth, VA · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Part Sales Manager – Part Time× 2 openings
AutoZone · Portsmouth, VA · careers.autozone.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Part Sales Manager – Full Time× 2 openings
AutoZone · Portsmouth, VA · careers.autozone.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Seasonal Retail Sales AssociateRetail Associate
Lowe's · Portsmouth, VA · talent.lowes.com
posted 1 month ago
- STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE - 21 and older only - in Portsmouth, VAStore Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Portsmouth, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 1 month ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1364804-1)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Portsmouth, VA · pandacareers.com
posted 3 months ago
- Store Manager (P1-1363516-1)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Portsmouth, VA · pandacareers.com
posted 3 months ago
- PHARMACY/TECHNICIANCrew / Cashier
Kroger · Portsmouth, VA · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 9 months ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in PORTSMOUTH, VA S30234Retail Associate
Dollar General · Portsmouth, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 2 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in PORTSMOUTH, VA S30234Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Portsmouth, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 2 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in PORTSMOUTH, VA S30234Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Portsmouth, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 2 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in PORTSMOUTH, VA S30234Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Portsmouth, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 2 years ago
- General Manager Fast Track
Domino's Pizza · Portsmouth, VA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in PORTSMOUTH, VA S23482Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Portsmouth, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in PORTSMOUTH, VA S23482Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Portsmouth, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in PORTSMOUTH, VA S23482Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Portsmouth, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in PORTSMOUTH, VA S23482Retail Associate
Dollar General · Portsmouth, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in PORTSMOUTH, VA S18079Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Portsmouth, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in PORTSMOUTH, VA S18079Retail Associate
Dollar General · Portsmouth, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago