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Jobs in Skokie, IL
123 active postings tracked in Skokie, IL · collapsed to 85 roles.
Skokie, IL Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($25.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)
- Few reposted listings (28% appear duplicated)
Skokie, IL job market overview (May 2026)
The Skokie, IL job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 123 active job postings tracked here, 45% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and food service, with retail as the leading sector.
- 45% of postings in Skokie, IL have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 11 new postings have appeared this week — about 9% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 21 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 914+ days.
- 8% of postings list a salary range (10 of 123).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $25.85/hr, with 70% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Panera Bread, Macy's, and Walgreens.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in retail associate and food service.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Skokie, IL job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Skokie, IL.
- 123Active postings
- 11Posted this week
- 55Open 30+ days45% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 8%List salary10 of 123
- 70%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $73kMedian annual (max)
- $25.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 21dMedian agep90 914d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate17
- Food Service10
- Crew / Cashier9
- Cook / Kitchen9
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
- Store Supervisor / Manager7
Top occupations (SOC)
- Managers, All Other8
- Fast Food and Counter Workers8
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
- Retail Salespersons5
- Cooks, Restaurant2
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
Top sectors
- Retail64
- Food Service / Restaurants56
- Consumer Goods30
- Healthcare12
- Financial Services5
- Technology1
Employment mix
- Unspecified79 · 64%
- Part-time28 · 23%
- Full-time11 · 9%
- Contract3 · 2%
- Temporary2 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Gift Registry Consultant, Old Orchard - Full Time
Macy's · Skokie, IL · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Seasonal Associate-Old Orchard× 2 openings
Victoria's Secret · Skokie, Illinois, United States · vsco.taleo.net
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- Team Manager-1944× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Skokie, Illinois, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate - Womens Shoes, Old Orchard - FlexRetail Associate
Macy's · Skokie, IL · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Asset Protection Captain, Old Orchard - Full Time
Macy's · Skokie, IL · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate, Old Orchard - Part TimeRetail Associate
Macy's · Skokie, IL · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Client Relationship Consultant 2 (Banker) - Skokie Golf Rd
U.S. Bank · Skokie, IL · careers.usbank.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Manager In Training× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Skokie, Illinois, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Retail Visual Merchandiser, Old Orchard - Full TimeMerchandiser / Stocker
Macy's · Skokie, IL · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate, Old Orchard - FlexRetail Associate
Macy's · Skokie, IL · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist× 2 openings
Ulta Beauty · Skokie, IL · careers.ulta.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Master StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Skokie, IL · careers.ulta.com
posted 2 months ago
- Restaurant Team Member - CashierFood Service× 4 openings
Panera Bread · Skokie, Illinois, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 3 months ago
- Salad and Sandwich MakerCook / Kitchen× 4 openings
Panera Bread · Skokie, Illinois, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 3 months ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1357683-2)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Skokie, IL · pandacareers.com
posted 3 months ago
- Store Manager (P1-1363100-2)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Skokie, IL · pandacareers.com
posted 3 months ago
- Catering LeadFood Service× 4 openings
Panera Bread · Skokie, Illinois, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 4 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1361000-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Skokie, IL · pandacareers.com
posted 6 months ago