Jobs in Waukegan, IL
69 active postings tracked in Waukegan, IL · collapsed to 51 roles.
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Waukegan, IL Job Market Score
Driven by
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 17% from the last 14 days)
- Few reposted listings (26% appear duplicated)
- Most postings refresh within a month (29% open 30+ days)
Waukegan, IL job market overview (May 2026)
The Waukegan, IL job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 69 active job postings tracked here, 29% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 29% of postings in Waukegan, IL have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 8 new postings have appeared this week — about 12% 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.
- 6% of postings list a salary range (4 of 69).
- Median advertised salary among annual-pay roles is $69k.
- The most active employers right now are Walgreens, Dollar General, and Amazon.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Waukegan, IL job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Waukegan, IL.
- 69Active postings
- 8Posted this week
- 20Open 30+ days29% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 6%List salary4 of 69
- 0%Hourly0 of disclosed
- $69kMedian annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 17dMedian agep90 3545d (long tail)
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager12
- Retail Associate10
- Pharmacy6
- Crew / Cashier4
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
- Delivery Driver3
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers3
- Customer Service Representatives3
- Pharmacy Technicians3
- Managers, All Other2
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Light Truck Drivers2
Top sectors
- Retail51
- Healthcare21
- Food Service / Restaurants11
- Transportation & Logistics9
- Technology4
- Consumer Goods2
Employment mix
- Unspecified62 · 90%
- Part-time5 · 7%
- Full-time2 · 3%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Cashier Associate Part TimeCrew / Cashier
Burlington Stores · Waukegan, IL · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago