Find high-paying career opportunities across Illinois with Ladders. Browse vetted professional jobs offering salaries of $100,000 or more, from openings in Chicago to roles in cities and communities throughout the state. Whether you’re ready to take the next step in your career or explore a new industry, discover Illinois positions that match your experience and goals.
Illinois offers a broad range of professional opportunities, with a concentration of employers and roles in the Chicago area and opportunities across the rest of the state. Explore positions in fields such as finance, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, consulting, and business leadership. Available roles and compensation vary by employer, location, and experience.
Use Ladders to explore professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review job details, compare opportunities, and focus your search on the locations, industries, and responsibilities that align with your career plans. Check listings for requirements, work arrangements, and compensation details.
Start your search for a high-paying job in Illinois by browsing current listings and applying to roles that fit your qualifications. New opportunities can become available over time, so check back regularly to find the latest vetted professional jobs on Ladders.
Average Salary: $117,810
$130K - $155K *
Unlock your potential by owning the technical design of a comprehensive data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver trustworthy data solutions that enhance product performance an...
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Corporate Partner / Corporate Senior Counsel
$200K - $500K+*
Join a team that's shaping the future of business transactions and corporate governance. Leverage your 10+ years of expertise in private equity, M&A, and compliance to drive impactful legal solutions...
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$88K - $100K *
Drive your career with a pivotal role in overseeing accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and enhancing financial reporting accuracy while collaborating across teams to optimize proces...
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Senior Clinical Database Programmer - eCOA
$110K - $140K *
Champion the design and execution of eCOA studies, ensuring compliance and data integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality clinical outcomes while managing multiple pro...
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$80K - $90K *
Champion organizational excellence by providing vital support to the President & CEO and Board of Directors. Manage governance, coordinate meetings, and enhance engagement across the organization whil...
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Senior Maintenance & Reliability Manager
$122K - $167K *
Optimize site operations by ensuring seamless manufacturing support and compliance with safety and quality standards. Lead cross-functional teams to implement strategic facilities management and conti...
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Compliance Manager, Health, Safety, Sustainability & Environment
$97K - $133K *
Join us to lead health initiatives and manage site safety programs, ensuring effective primary care and injury prevention strategies. Drive wellness and compliance while supporting a safe work environ...
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Configuration & Release Manager (Senior)
$110K - $130K *
Champion the future of software release management by leading configuration baselines, change records, and release planning for critical programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure seamless dep...
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Integration/Test Automation Engineer (Journeyman)
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of software quality by designing and executing automated tests, ensuring robust integration and performance validation for critical systems, while collaborating with cross-functional...
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Virtualization / Automation Engineer (Senior)
$140K - $170K *
Optimize your career by leading the design and automation of virtualization platforms, ensuring robust performance and security for critical data center operations while collaborating with cross-funct...
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Senior Manager, Strategic Revenue Management- Better For You
$119K - $163K *
Shape strategic revenue management initiatives by leveraging analytical expertise to drive pricing, promotion, and product mix strategies that enhance market performance and foster profitable growth a...
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Mission Liaison / Requirements Analyst - Navy/USMC (Journeyman)
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to translating mission needs into actionable software requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to document, validate, and maintain requirements throughout the software...
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Director, GxP Quality Governance and Partnerships
$201K - $251K *
Champion Quality governance by leading the development and management of Quality Agreements across global operations, ensuring compliance and effective partnerships with internal and external stakehol...
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Program Director-Construction Management and Capital Program Execution-2610220JC01
$168K - $204K *
Transform your career by leading multidisciplinary teams in executing complex capital projects. Drive construction management and client relations while ensuring compliance and performance metrics are...
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Benefits Supervisor - Retirement Plans
$81K - $139K *
Elevate retirement program delivery by overseeing compliance, audits, and vendor relations. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to enhance governance and participant services while d...
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$105K - $165K *
Champion collaboration between IT and business leaders to enhance SAP financial systems, drive continuous improvements, and ensure effective project management across global deployments while fosterin...
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$120K - $150K *
Empower your legal career by managing a diverse caseload in professional liability. Collaborate with clients and colleagues to develop effective strategies and ensure compliance while gaining valuable...
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Senior Business Management Analyst
$83K - $141K *
Innovate business operations by analyzing workflows, automating processes, and enhancing reporting. Collaborate across functions to develop scalable solutions that drive efficiency and informed decisi...
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$110K - $140K *
Join a team that's dedicated to civil litigation excellence, managing cases from inception to resolution. Collaborate with experienced attorneys, conduct thorough legal research, and represent clients...
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Senior Bioinformatics Scientist
$117K - $146K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative algorithms and pipelines for early cancer detection, collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze complex genomic datasets and enhance clinical diagnos...
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$62K - $125K *
Transform the sales landscape by building your own pipeline through relentless prospecting and effective demos. Collaborate with leadership to refine strategies and drive growth in a dynamic startup e...
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$129K - $258K *
Elevate cybersecurity strategies by leading risk assessments, compliance, and incident response initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product security and protect enterprise...
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$129K - $258K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of cybersecurity by leading risk assessments, compliance efforts, and incident response strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product secu...
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ERS Leader, Private Equity and M&A
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in managing and growing our Private Equity and M&A Practice, driving strategic initiatives, and collaborating with teams to deliver exceptional client solutions while fostering a cultu...
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$129K - $207K *
Join a team that's driving strategic legal solutions by leading complex contract negotiations and advising on compliance matters. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives...
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What types of $100,000+ jobs can I find in Illinois?
Illinois listings may include professional and leadership roles in areas such as finance, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, consulting, and business operations. Job availability and qualifications vary by employer.
Are there high-paying jobs outside Chicago?
Yes. While many opportunities are based in the Chicago area, listings may also be available in other Illinois cities and communities. Search by location to explore current openings.
How can I find Illinois jobs that pay $100,000 or more?
Browse Illinois listings on Ladders and review each job’s salary information, qualifications, location, and work arrangement. Listings feature vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.
Do Illinois job listings include remote or hybrid roles?
Some listings may offer remote or hybrid work, depending on the employer and position. Check each job description for the specific work arrangement.