--- title: Jobs in Philadelphia, PA — Jobs & Salary Outlook description: Explore jobs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania across healthcare, education, hospitality, and logistics. Browse salary data and top employers. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/pennsylvania/philadelphia date: 2026-09-28T19:13:44Z og_description: Philadelphia, PA jobs are shaped by the largest labor market in Pennsylvania across Center City, universities, and healthcare, with demand in healthcare. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/7hbskj.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: Pennsylvania url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/pennsylvania --- # Jobs in Philadelphia, PA — Jobs & Salary Outlook **State:** [Pennsylvania Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/pennsylvania?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Open jobs:** 10,124 **Hiring momentum:** +3.2% — 654 new postings in the last 28 days vs 634 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 14,981 - Median salary: $80K - Salary range (P25–P75): $46K – $133K - Remote share: 9.2% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 14,981 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - Pay in Philadelphia, PA runs 14% above the United States median ($80K vs $70K). - Industries with the most postings in Philadelphia, PA: Hospitals and Health Care (11% of all postings), followed by Retail and Hospitality Services. - New postings for Philadelphia, PA held steady in the last 28 days (654 vs 634 in the 28 days before). *Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Top industries in Philadelphia, PA | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Hospitals & Health Care | 1693 | $64K | | Retail | 880 | $34K | | Hospitality | 581 | $37K | | Restaurants | 571 | $35K | | Business Consulting & Services | 548 | $172K | | Financial Services | 518 | $123K | | Insurance | 426 | $136K | | Software Development | 402 | $150K | | Professional Services | 395 | $38K | | Advertising Services | 311 | $98K | ## Top roles hiring in Philadelphia, PA | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Registered Nurse | 497 | $85K | | Retail Sales Associate | 342 | $35K | | Security Officer | 309 | $37K | | Shift Leader | 202 | $42K | | Assistant Manager | 198 | — | | Account Manager | 179 | $108K | | General Manager | 172 | $66K | | Project Manager | 169 | $116K | | Patient Care Technician | 156 | — | | Customer Service Representative | 154 | — | ## Top hiring companies in Philadelphia, PA | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [Allied Universal Jobs & Careers — Security Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/allied-universal?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 277 | | [CVS Health Jobs & Careers — Pharmacy & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/cvs-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 270 | | [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 215 | | [Aramark Jobs & Careers — Food Service & Facilities](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/aramark?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 214 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 411 employers filed 1921 petitions; 4% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Philadelphia, PA | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | University of Pennsylvania | 344 | $82K | | Comcast | 377 | $118K | | Temple University | 96 | $76K | | The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | 94 | $89K | | Deloitte | 201 | $128K | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Jobs in Camden, NJ — Top Employers & Pay Data](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-jersey/camden?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 3.0 mi | 2000 | $70K | [All H1B sponsors in Philadelphia, PA](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/philadelphia-pa?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What industries hire the most in Philadelphia, PA? Healthcare, education, hospitality, and logistics are the main hiring lanes in Philadelphia. That mix comes from the largest labor market in Pennsylvania across Center City, universities, and healthcare and from employers such as University of Pennsylvania Health System, Comcast, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, which support both frontline and professional roles. ### What is the typical salary for jobs in Philadelphia, PA? Philadelphia pay is usually strongest in licensed, technical, management, or specialized roles tied to healthcare and education. Entry-level support or service jobs tend to sit lower, so the salary section on this page is the best way to compare current listings across the local market. ### Who are the top employers in Philadelphia, PA? Notable employers in Philadelphia include University of Pennsylvania Health System, Comcast, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The employer table on this page is more useful than any fixed roster because it shows which organizations have active openings right now. ### Are remote jobs common in Philadelphia, PA? Remote and hybrid jobs do appear in Philadelphia, especially in administration, customer support, finance, and selected digital roles. Even so, much of the local market still depends on on-site work because healthcare, education, and operations jobs are tied to physical workplaces. ### How can I expand my search beyond Philadelphia, PA? A wider search usually starts with Bensalem, Norristown, and King Of Prussia. You can compare those markets from the nearby cities section, then open the Pennsylvania jobs page for a broader statewide view. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)