What does Craigslist charge for job postings?

Craigslist charges a per-posting fee in the Jobs section that varies by city, generally $10 to $75 per posting, with major metros at the higher end. We pass this Craigslist fee through at cost with no markup, and our service fee follows your volume tier.

How fast will I start getting applicants?

Most employers see their first applicants within the first day or two of postings going live, since job seekers check Craigslist frequently. Volume depends on the role, market, and pay.

Is Craigslist still worth it for hiring in 2026?

Yes. A large share of frontline and hourly candidates still use Craigslist, and it can deliver qualified applicants at a lower effective cost than sponsored job-board listings. The work is in writing postings that stand out and keeping them live, which is what we do.

Can you post across multiple cities?

Yes. We post across every city you are hiring in, scaled to your number of roles and volume. Single-location employers and multi-market staffing agencies both use our service.

How do you keep postings from getting removed?

We follow Craigslist Jobs rules, place each role correctly, and monitor status, reposting anything removed under our 100% Live Ads Guarantee.

Do I need to write the job ads?

No, we write everything. You provide the role details, requirements, pay range if you share it, and your employer information. We handle the job ad copywriting.

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Craigslist is still one of the highest-volume places to reach local job seekers fast, especially for hourly, trade, driver, and service roles. For employers and staffing agencies that means applicants without the per-click cost of the big job boards. We have posted job ads since 2009. This page covers how it works, the job fees, and the hiring niches we handle.

Local applicants, fast

Craigslist reaches active local job seekers quickly, often the same day, which matters for high-turnover and urgent roles.

Lower cost than job boards

A flat per-post fee beats per-click and per-application pricing on the major boards, especially at volume.

Strong for hourly and trade roles

Drivers, warehouse, hospitality, trades, and service roles fill well here, where the big boards skew white-collar.

Post across multiple cities

Hiring in several markets? We post your openings across every metro you staff.

Jobs (by category)

Craigslist charges a per-post job fee that varies by metro, passed through at cost. We post each role in the correct job category.

Gigs (Labor, Talent, Crew)

For short-term, seasonal, and one-off roles that fit gigs better than a standard job post.

Multiple Job Categories

From drivers and warehouse to office and skilled trades, we match each opening to its category.

You send us the roles and locations

We learn the positions you are filling and where, so we post in the right categories and metros.

We write the job ads

Clear, compelling postings that get the right applicants to respond, not copy-paste listings.

We post and repost on schedule

Openings stay live and visible so you keep getting applicants while the role is open.

Applicants come straight to you

Responses land in your inbox or phone for you to screen and hire.

Drivers & Delivery Food Service & Hospitality Sales & Customer Service Security Construction Labor Healthcare & Caregivers Warehouse & General Labor Office & Admin Skilled Trades Staffing Agencies Remote / Work From Home Insurance Sales Retail Affiliate Marketing Labor & Moving Gigs Event Staff Gigs Creative & Talent Gigs Delivery Gigs Domestic & Household Gigs Computer & Tech Gigs Writing & Content Gigs

Do not see your exact trade? If you provide any home or property service, we can post for you. Just ask.

How much does Craigslist charge for job ads?

Unlike most categories, Craigslist charges a per-post job fee that ranges from about 7 to 75 dollars depending on the metro. It is passed through at cost. Our posting fee is separate.

Which roles work best on Craigslist?

Hourly, trade, driver, warehouse, hospitality, and service roles tend to fill fast. White-collar roles work too but face more competition from the big boards.

Can you post for a staffing agency with many openings?

Yes. We post and rotate multiple openings across categories and metros and keep them refreshed.

Do applicants contact us directly?

Yes. Responses go straight to you to screen and hire. No middleman.

How fast can you start?

We send a free custom sample ad within 24 hours, and posting can begin the same week.

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