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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Job Market Report

GrowingUpdated October 18, 2026

Active Listings

40

Avg Salary Range

$87K - $116K

Remote %

0%

Ghost Rate

31%

H-1B Sponsors

N/A

Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power

Compare Philadelphia, PA commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 101.8).

Explore 40 Philadelphia Listings→
Spatial Hub Radar · Philadelphia, PA
Approx. cost index: 101.8
New York, NY81 mi · cost index 115.6Washington, DC123 mi · cost index 110.8Pittsburgh, PA257 mi · cost index 94.2Charlotte, NC451 mi · cost index 95.2Indianapolis, IN583 mi · cost index 93.4Philadelphia, PA40 Jobs · 0% Remote

Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator

Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).

Popular hubs:
Nominal Offer in Philadelphia:$90,000/yr
Current: Philadelphia, PA

$90,000

BEA Price Parity: 101.8

State tax applies

Target: San Francisco, CA

$104,676

BEA Price Parity: 118.4

State tax applies

San Francisco is approximately 16% more expensive+16% cost drag

To maintain the standard of living of $90,000 in Philadelphia, you need at least $104,676 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Both PA and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.

Top Roles in Philadelphia

Philadelphia Full-time Walmart Operations Manager Hiring
2
Area Manager Supply Chain Procedural Inventory Management and Technology (Full-T
1
Rooms Operations Manager
1
Sr. Manager, Operations Warehouse
1
Performance Engineer(Only w2)
1
Front Office Supervisor - Kimpton Hotel Palomar
1
Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning
1
Project Manager - Assistant - Construction
1
Technical Project Manager
1
Sr. Project Manager
1

Top Hiring Companies

Walmart Supply Chain

5 listings

Jefferson Health

2 listings

M

Marriott

1 listing

Liberty Coca-Cola Bev LLC

1 listing

Astir IT Solutions, Inc.

1 listing

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

1 listing

American Bible Society

1 listing

DCH Contractors LLC

1 listing

Turnberry Solutions

1 listing

Remote vs On-Site

Remote: 0%On-site: 100%
Remote / HybridOn-site

Job Quality

ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 3 scored listings in Philadelphia.

0%

Realistic

(0 jobs)

33%

Ambitious

(1 jobs)

67%

Overloaded

(2 jobs)

0%

Unrealistic

(0 jobs)

Where These Jobs Come From

LinkedIn11ZipRecruiter8Indeed5Walmart Careers4Google Jobs3Trabajo.org2Actalent Careers1Bandana.com1Simplify1Glassdoor1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs are available in Philadelphia?

There are 40 active job listings in Philadelphia, PA right now, pulled from 4 job boards and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 142.

What is the average salary in Philadelphia?

Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Philadelphia is $87K to $116K. Median salary sits at $90K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.

What percentage of Philadelphia jobs are remote?

0% of active Philadelphia listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.

How common are ghost jobs in Philadelphia?

The average ghost probability across scored Philadelphia listings is 31%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.

What are the top hiring companies in Philadelphia?

The most active employers in Philadelphia include Walmart Supply Chain, Jefferson Health, Marriott, Liberty Coca-Cola Bev LLC, Astir IT Solutions, Inc.. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.