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Jobs in South Elgin, Illinois
45 active postings tracked in South Elgin, Illinois · collapsed to 39 roles.
South Elgin, Illinois Job Market Score
- Net hiring is positive (+13 this week — 13 added vs 0 removed)
- Pay is above the national median ($25.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
South Elgin, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)
The South Elgin, Illinois job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 45 active job postings tracked here, 31% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.
- 31% of postings in South Elgin, Illinois have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 13 new postings have appeared this week — about 29% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 14 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 2040+ days.
- 16% of postings list a salary range (7 of 45).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $25.85/hr, with 86% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are PetSmart, EssilorLuxottica, and Walgreens.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
South Elgin, Illinois job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in South Elgin, Illinois.
- 45Active postings
- 13Posted this week
- 14Open 30+ days31% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 16%List salary7 of 45
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $25.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 14dMedian agep90 2040d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate9
- Store Supervisor / Manager6
- Crew / Cashier4
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead2
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist1
- Cook / Kitchen1
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers2
- Management1
- Managers, All Other1
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
- Cooks, Restaurant1
- Customer Service Representatives1
Top sectors
- Retail30
- Food Service / Restaurants18
- Consumer Goods17
- Healthcare6
- Manufacturing1
- Transportation & Logistics1
Employment mix
- Unspecified33 · 73%
- Part-time6 · 13%
- Full-time3 · 7%
- Intern2 · 4%
- Contract1 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · South Elgin, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15.08–$25.85/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Bather
PetSmart · South Elgin, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15.08–$25.85/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · South Elgin, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$67k–$115k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · South Elgin, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15.15–$25.94/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Store Manager UnassignedStore Supervisor / Manager
Walgreens · South Elgin, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Sales Associate LensCraftersRetail Associate× 2 openings
EssilorLuxottica · South Elgin, Illinois · careers.essilorluxottica.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Community Management Intern× 2 openings
Walgreens · South Elgin, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Walgreens · South Elgin, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 day ago
- Beauty and Wellness Consultant
Walgreens · South Elgin, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 day ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Walgreens · South Elgin, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 day ago
- Sales Associate Target OpticalRetail Associate× 3 openings
EssilorLuxottica · South Elgin, Illinois · careers.essilorluxottica.com
most recent posted 2 days ago