# Google Jobs Scraper (`parseforge/google-jobs-scraper`) Actor

Scrape Google Jobs listings from a search URL or keyword query. Returns each job as a flat row with title, company, location, snippet, and optional apply links and full description.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/parseforge/google-jobs-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [ParseForge](https://apify.com/parseforge) (community)
- **Categories:** Jobs, Automation, Developer tools
- **Features:** Limited permissions
- **Stats:** 34 total users, 4 monthly users, 95.7% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $23.99 / 1,000 result items

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

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### Google Jobs Scraper

**Scrape Google Jobs listings by keyword, location, or direct URL.** Every job returns title, company, location, salary, posting date and job type, with optional apply links, full description, highlights, and logo. No API key required. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.

Google Jobs aggregates postings from across the web, but manually copying listings is slow and the official API has no jobs endpoint. This Actor reads the public job pack directly from Google Search results, filtered by title, location, country, and language, and returns each match in one fixed schema. Run it for one search, or schedule several runs to cover more searches.

| Who uses it | What they scrape Google Jobs for |
|---|---|
| Recruiters | Monitor which companies are hiring for a role and what they emphasize in the listing. |
| Job boards | Aggregate fresh postings across markets to keep their own index current. |
| Market analysts | Track hiring volume and demanded skills by region and title over time. |
| Job seekers | Collect and filter listings that match their criteria without repeated manual searches. |

### What it does

This Actor collects Google Jobs listings from a search URL or keyword query and returns each one as a flat row with title, company, location, snippet, and optional apply links and full description.

- 🔗 **Direct URL mode:** paste any Google search URL that already shows the job pack and collect its listings.
- 🔍 **Keyword search mode:** enter a job title and optional location, country, and language codes, and let the Actor build the Google query.
- 📋 **Detail enrichment:** keep includeDetails on to get apply links, logo, highlights, and the full description of each job.
- 📄 **Raw card text:** enable includeRaw to keep the normalized text from the job pack for debugging or custom parsing.

Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.

### What you can do with Google Jobs data

**📊 Track hiring trends.**

A market analyst runs the Actor weekly for "data engineer" across five US metros and charts which industries are adding headcount.

**📋 Feed a job board.**

A niche job site scrapes Google Jobs for remote product roles, enriches the apply links, and republishes the listings with its own branding.

**🔎 Build a personal job alert.**

A job seeker schedules a daily run for "UX researcher" in Berlin and exports the CSV to filter by company size before applying.

**📈 Compare employer messaging.**

A recruiter collects listings for the same title at competing firms and compares the highlights and descriptions to sharpen their own outreach.

### Why choose this scraper

| | What you get |
|---|---|
| **No API key** | Reads the public Google Jobs pack with no registration or quota. |
| **Fixed schema** | Every row has the same fields so you can merge runs without cleaning. |
| **Details included** | Apply links, highlights and full descriptions come from the same page as the job list, with no extra requests. |
| **Beyond 10 per search** | Google shows 10 jobs per search. For larger runs the Actor also searches close variants of your query (full time, remote, entry level and similar) and removes duplicates. |

### How it compares

This Actor focuses exclusively on the Google Jobs pack, while the competitors below scrape Google Maps businesses or general Google Search results, not job listings.

| Feature | ParseForge | Google Maps Scraper | Google Maps Extractor | Google Search Results Scraper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrapes Google Jobs listings | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Extracts apply links | Yes, with includeDetails on | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Returns job description text | Yes, when Google shows it | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Keyword and location search | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| No API key required | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |

### Configure the run

Drive the Actor from a Google search URL or from a keyword, location, country, and language combination, and set a maximum number of listings to cap the run. The Input tab lists every parameter.

A first run with the defaults:

```json
{
 "startUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=software+engineer+jobs+new+york+ny&hl=en&gl=us",
 "maxItems": 10,
 "includeDetails": true
}
```

A larger pull:

```json
{
 "startUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=software+engineer+jobs+new+york+ny&hl=en&gl=us",
 "maxItems": 200,
 "includeDetails": true
}
```

### Pricing

Pay-per-result: **$0.03199 per result** collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.

| Results collected | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| 100 results | $3.20 |
| 1,000 results | $31.99 |
| 10,000 results | $319.90 |

New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.

### Free users

Free-plan runs return up to 100 results. [Upgrade your Apify plan](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp) to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.

### Run it

1. [Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp).
2. Open the [Google Jobs Scraper](https://apify.com/parseforge/google-jobs-scraper?fpr=vmoqkp).
3. Set your inputs and any filters, then click **Start**.
4. Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the **Dataset** tab.

Run it programmatically through the [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2) (`run-sync-get-dataset-items`) or the [ApifyClient](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js) for JavaScript and Python.

### Use with AI agents (MCP)

Give an AI agent live access to Google Jobs through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:

```bash
claude mcp add --transport http apify "https://mcp.apify.com?tools=parseforge/google-jobs-scraper"
```

Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.

### Troubleshooting

**Why am I getting no results?**

Check that your keyword or URL returns a job pack on Google. Try the same search in a private browser window. If you fill both a start URL and a job title, the job title is used. If Google blocks the search three times in a row, the run fails with a clear message and no results are charged; leave "Proxy configuration" on the default GOOGLE_SERP.

**The apply link is missing for some listings.**

Google does not always expose a direct apply link. When includeDetails is on the Actor extracts whatever link Google provides. If the panel shows an apply button but no link appears, the source site may require a redirect that Google does not surface.

**I am getting fewer results than my maxItems setting.**

Google shows 10 jobs per search. Past that, the Actor searches close variants of your query and keeps only new jobs, which usually yields 60 to 150 unique jobs for a broad search and fewer for a narrow one. The run stops when the variants run out, even if maxItems is higher.

**The description field is empty even with includeDetails on.**

Not every job panel includes a full description. Google sometimes shows only highlights. The Actor returns whatever text is present in the expanded view.

**My run is slow.**

With the default GOOGLE_SERP proxy a run of 10 jobs takes a few seconds, and each extra 10 jobs adds one Google request. Picking another proxy group (for example RESIDENTIAL) switches to a real browser, which is much slower and often blocked by Google; when that happens the Actor falls back to GOOGLE_SERP.

### FAQ

| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need a Google API key? | No. The Actor reads the public Google Search results page that anyone can see in a browser. No API key or registration is required. |
| Can I scrape jobs from a specific company? | Yes. Include the company name in your keyword query, for example "software engineer Google", or paste a Google search URL that already filters by employer. |
| What is the difference between includeDetails on and off? | With includeDetails off you get the job card fields: title, company, location, salary, posting date, and job type. With it on you also get apply links, the logo URL, highlights, and the full description when Google shows it. |
| How many listings can I collect in one run? | You set the maximum with the maxItems field. Google shows 10 jobs per search, so the Actor also searches close variants of your query until it reaches your limit or the variants run out, usually 60 to 150 unique jobs for a broad search. |
| Can I scrape jobs in languages other than English? | Yes. Set the languageCode field to the two-letter code Google expects, for example "de" for German or "es" for Spanish. The job pack will return results in that language when available. |
| Does this Actor handle location filtering? | Yes. Use the location field to pass a place name like "Remote" or "Austin, TX", and set the countryCode field to narrow results to a specific country. |
| What export formats are supported? | You can export your dataset to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML from the Apify platform, or push the results to an external service via API or webhook. |
| Can I run this Actor on a schedule? | Yes. Apify lets you schedule runs hourly, daily, or weekly so you always have fresh job listings without manual work. |
| Does the Actor return remote jobs? | If Google shows remote jobs for your query, the Actor collects them. Use "Remote" as the location or include "remote" in your keyword to improve the match. |
| What if Google changes the job pack layout? | The Actor is maintained to adapt to Google's markup changes. If you notice missing fields, enable includeRaw to inspect the normalized text and report the issue. |

### Related actors

Browse the full [ParseForge collection](https://apify.com/parseforge?fpr=vmoqkp) for more scrapers.

🆘 **Need help?** Email parseforge@protonmail.com with your run ID, your input, and what you expected.

⚠️ **Disclaimer.** This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google LLC. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.

# Actor input Schema

## `startUrl` (type: `string`):

Paste a Google search URL for the jobs you want, for example https://www.google.com/search?q=nurse+jobs+chicago. If you also fill "Job title or keyword", the job title is used and this URL is ignored.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of job listings to collect per run.

## `query` (type: `string`):

Enter the job title or search phrase you want to run on Google Jobs, for example software engineer, data analyst, or product manager.

## `location` (type: `string`):

Optional location hint to narrow the Google Jobs search, for example New York, NY or Remote. Used together with the job title; a start URL keeps its own location.

## `countryCode` (type: `string`):

Two-letter country code passed to Google as gl, for example us, uk, or ca.

## `languageCode` (type: `string`):

Language code passed to Google as hl, for example en, es, or de.

## `includeDetails` (type: `boolean`):

Open the selected Google job panel and extract apply links, highlights, logo, and description when available.

## `includeRaw` (type: `boolean`):

Include the normalized raw card text from the Google jobs pack for debugging and parser review.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

GOOGLE_SERP (the default) reads Google Jobs without a browser and is the fastest and most reliable option. Any other proxy (for example RESIDENTIAL) runs a browser instead, which is slower and often blocked by Google; when the browser is blocked, the Actor switches to GOOGLE_SERP.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "startUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=software+engineer+jobs+new+york+ny&hl=en&gl=us",
  "maxItems": 10,
  "includeDetails": true,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "GOOGLE_SERP"
    ]
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `overview` (type: `string`):

Table view with key job fields.

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "startUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=software+engineer+jobs+new+york+ny&hl=en&gl=us",
    "maxItems": 10,
    "includeDetails": true,
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true,
        "apifyProxyGroups": [
            "GOOGLE_SERP"
        ]
    }
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("parseforge/google-jobs-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "startUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=software+engineer+jobs+new+york+ny&hl=en&gl=us",
    "maxItems": 10,
    "includeDetails": True,
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": True,
        "apifyProxyGroups": ["GOOGLE_SERP"],
    },
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("parseforge/google-jobs-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "startUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=software+engineer+jobs+new+york+ny&hl=en&gl=us",
  "maxItems": 10,
  "includeDetails": true,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "GOOGLE_SERP"
    ]
  }
}' |
apify call parseforge/google-jobs-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,parseforge/google-jobs-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/kiVTGMpbhq3TcQ2Dd/builds/4qB8B7ZIPSetUAkhy/openapi.json