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Vernon Hills, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($25.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+17 this week — 18 added vs 1 removed)

Vernon Hills, IL job market overview (May 2026)

The Vernon Hills, IL job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 102 active job postings tracked here, 45% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist, with retail as the leading sector.

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 beauty advisor / stylist.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Vernon Hills, IL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Vernon Hills, IL.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time30—$25.85/hr n=6
Full-time9——
Intern3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail70—$25.85/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants39——
Consumer Goods23—$25.85/hr n=7
Healthcare9——
Financial Services4——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate10
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Store Supervisor / Manager8
  • Food Service7
  • Warehouse / Stocker3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons9
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Stockers and Order Fillers2
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail70
  • Food Service / Restaurants39
  • Consumer Goods23
  • Healthcare9
  • Financial Services4
  • Telecommunications2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified60 · 59%
  • Part-time30 · 29%
  • Full-time9 · 9%
  • Intern3 · 3%

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