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Jobs in Skokie, IL
122 active postings tracked in Skokie, IL · collapsed to 84 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 20% from the last 14 days)
- Few reposted listings (29% 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 122 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 22 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 915+ days.
- 8% of postings list a salary range (10 of 122).
- 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.
- 122Active postings
- 11Posted this week
- 55Open 30+ days45% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 8%List salary10 of 122
- 70%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $73kMedian annual (max)
- $25.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 22dMedian agep90 915d (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)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers8
- Managers, All Other7
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
- Retail Salespersons5
- Cooks, Restaurant2
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
Top sectors
- Retail63
- Food Service / Restaurants56
- Consumer Goods30
- Healthcare12
- Financial Services5
Employment mix
- Unspecified79 · 65%
- Part-time27 · 22%
- Full-time11 · 9%
- Contract3 · 2%
- Temporary2 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Shift Leader (P1-1360807-3)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Skokie, IL · pandacareers.com
posted 6 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1351685-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Skokie, IL · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1351476-3)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Skokie, IL · pandacareers.com
posted 8 months ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Skokie, IL · careers.petsmart.com
$15.08–$25.85/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Skokie, IL · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$25.25/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Dessert Finisher/BaristaBartender / Barista
Cheesecake Factory · Skokie, IL · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Skokie, IL · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$25.25/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Skokie, IL · careers.petsmart.com
$67k–$115k · posted 11 years ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 4 openings
Walgreens · Skokie, IL · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Customer Service Associate - Temporary× 2 openings
Walgreens · Skokie, IL · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- PharmacistPharmacy× 2 openings
Walgreens · Skokie, IL · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipPharmacy× 2 openings
Walgreens · Skokie, IL · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Crew MemberCrew / Cashier× 3 openings
Chipotle · Skokie, IL · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago