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Vernon Hills, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay matches the national median ($25.85/hr vs $26/hr national)

Vernon Hills, IL job market overview (June 2026)

The Vernon Hills, IL job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 129 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in beauty advisor / stylist and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in beauty advisor / stylist and retail associate.
  • 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-time31—$25.85/hr n=7
Full-time9——
Temporary2——
Intern1——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail84—$25.85/hr n=7
Consumer Goods27$70k n=3$25.85/hr n=7
Healthcare23——
Food Service / Restaurants23——
Real Estate11——

Top categories

  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist11
  • Retail Associate10
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Store Supervisor / Manager7
  • Food Service6
  • Cook / Kitchen4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail84
  • Consumer Goods27
  • Healthcare23
  • Food Service / Restaurants23
  • Real Estate11
  • Financial Services4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified85 · 66%
  • Part-time31 · 24%
  • Full-time9 · 7%
  • Temporary2 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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