Jobs in Suffolk, VA
178 active postings tracked in Suffolk, VA · collapsed to 141 roles.
Suffolk, VA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($23.86/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% from the last 14 days)
Suffolk, VA job market overview (May 2026)
The Suffolk, VA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 178 active job postings tracked here, 48% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 48% of postings in Suffolk, VA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 35 new postings have appeared this week — about 20% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 26 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3332+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (9 of 178).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $23.86/hr, with 67% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Walgreens, Dollar General, and Smithfield Foods.
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.
Suffolk, VA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Suffolk, VA.
- 178Active postings
- 35Posted this week
- 85Open 30+ days48% of active
- 1Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 5%List salary9 of 178
- 67%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $124kMedian annual (max)
- $23.86/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 26dMedian agep90 3332d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager24
- Retail Associate17
- Crew / Cashier11
- Pharmacy9
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead8
- Cook / Kitchen6
Top occupations (SOC)
- Managers, All Other11
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
- Fast Food and Counter Workers6
- Pharmacy Technicians5
- Retail Salespersons4
- Customer Service Representatives4
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail103
- Food Service / Restaurants63
- Consumer Goods41
- Healthcare21
- Technology6
- Transportation & Logistics5
Employment mix
- Unspecified156 · 88%
- Part-time14 · 8%
- Full-time4 · 2%
- Temporary2 · 1%
- Contract2 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Store Manager Sally Beauty 03755Store Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · Suffolk, Virginia · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Full Time - Merchandising Service Associate - Day
Lowe's · Suffolk, Virginia · talent.lowes.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Assistant Store LeaderStore Supervisor / Manager
Kroger · Suffolk, Virginia · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Supply Chain AnalystBusiness Operations
Smithfield Foods · Suffolk, Virginia · smithfieldfoods.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Associate Customer Success SpecialistCustomer Success
Smithfield Foods · Suffolk, Virginia · smithfieldfoods.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- VP, Supply ChainVP
Smithfield Foods · Suffolk, Virginia · smithfieldfoods.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Director, OCS & Inventory StrategyDirector
Smithfield Foods · Suffolk, Virginia · smithfieldfoods.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Associate Customer Success ManagerCustomer Success× 2 openings
Smithfield Foods · Suffolk, Virginia · smithfieldfoods.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
most recent posted 4 weeks ago
- Junior Groomer× 2 openings
Petco · Suffolk, Virginia · careers.petco.com
most recent posted 4 weeks ago
- DAIRY/CLERKStore Supervisor / Manager
Kroger · Suffolk, Virginia · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Local Delivery Driver - CDL ADelivery Driver
PepsiCo · Suffolk, Virginia · pepsicojobs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Lowe's · Suffolk, Virginia · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Hardware Support Engineer, Robotics Technical ServicesSupport
Amazon · Suffolk, Virginia · amazon.jobs
$75k–$131k · posted 1 month ago
- Human Resources Manager - Suffolk
Hormel Foods · Suffolk, Virginia · ekkh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Service LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Chipotle · Suffolk, Virginia · jobs.chipotle.com
posted 2 months ago