Jobs in Sterling, IL
48 active postings tracked in Sterling, IL · collapsed to 43 roles.
Sterling, IL Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($25.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Net hiring is positive (+10 this week — 10 added vs 0 removed)
- Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
Sterling, IL job market overview (May 2026)
The Sterling, IL job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 48 active job postings tracked here, 46% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 46% of postings in Sterling, IL have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 10 new postings have appeared this week — about 21% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 17 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3545+ days.
- 15% of postings list a salary range (7 of 48).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $25.85/hr, with 86% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are TJX Companies, Dollar General, and PetSmart.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Sterling, IL job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Sterling, IL.
- 48Active postings
- 10Posted this week
- 22Open 30+ days46% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 15%List salary7 of 48
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $25.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 17dMedian agep90 3545d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager10
- Retail Associate7
- Crew / Cashier4
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3
- Customer Success1
- Warehouse / Stocker1
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Retail Salespersons2
- Fast Food and Counter Workers1
Top sectors
- Retail44
- Consumer Goods8
- Healthcare3
- Food Service / Restaurants3
- Telecommunications1
- Transportation & Logistics1
Employment mix
- Unspecified37 · 77%
- Part-time7 · 15%
- Full-time4 · 8%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Shop Cleaning Technician
Schneider National · Sterling, Illinois · schneiderjobs.com
posted 1 week ago
- Mobile Associate - Retail SalesCustomer Success
T-Mobile · Sterling, Illinois · tmobile.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in STERLING, IL S30796Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sterling, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 months ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in STERLING, IL S30796Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sterling, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 months ago
- ASST STORE MGR in STERLING, IL S30796Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sterling, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 months ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in STERLING, IL S30796Retail Associate
Dollar General · Sterling, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 months ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in STERLING, IL S31260Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sterling, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 1 year ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in STERLING, IL S31260Retail Associate
Dollar General · Sterling, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 1 year ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in STERLING, IL S31260Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sterling, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 1 year ago
- ASST STORE MGR in STERLING, IL S31260Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sterling, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Sterling, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15.08–$25.85/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Sterling, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$25.25/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 02788Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Sterling, Illinois · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Sterling, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$25.25/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · Sterling, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15.08–$25.85/hr · posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in STERLING, IL S03558Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sterling, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in STERLING, IL S03558Retail Associate
Dollar General · Sterling, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in STERLING, IL S03558Retail Associate
Dollar General · Sterling, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in STERLING, IL S03558Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sterling, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Sterling, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$67k–$115k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · Sterling, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15.15–$25.94/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Merchandise Associate× 3 openings
TJX Companies · Sterling · jobs.tjx.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago