Explore $100K+ Jobs in Illinois

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.

Career Opportunities Across Illinois

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.

Find a Role That Fits Your 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.

Advance Your Career in Illinois

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.

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Jobs in Illinois

Average Salary in USD

Average Salary: $117,810

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$73K - $111K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced Telemetry Unit. Utilize your nursing expertise to assess, plan, and implement care while guiding fellow staff and en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$76K - $115K *

Lead clinical operations by supervising nursing staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing patient care quality. Collaborate with management to implement departmental plans and oversee...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$181K - $208K *

Lead the charge in enterprise transformation and AI enablement, driving strategic initiatives and measurable outcomes through collaboration with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to enhance bu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Empower customer success by guiding clients through their journey, ensuring they achieve desired outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance service offerings and drive measurable results whil...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $95K *

Innovate by developing cutting-edge products for material handling applications. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design systems that meet market demands while ensuring safety and performance standa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K *

Lead and enhance maintenance operations by training staff, managing projects, and ensuring optimal equipment reliability. Collaborate with teams to improve processes and drive safety standards while o...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$84K - $141K *

Shape the future of health and safety compliance by driving initiatives that ensure a safe, sustainable work environment. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to uphold regulatory standards and fos...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive the safety and efficiency of 100+ schools by managing facilities and procurement. Lead a team, oversee capital planning, negotiate contracts, and ensure operational excellence to create a secure...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Join us to empower community coalitions in preventing youth substance use. As a Project Officer, you'll manage grants, provide technical assistance, and enhance local capacities, all while collaborati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Drive program operations support by managing logistics, personnel processes, and documentation for a dynamic public health initiative. Collaborate with leadership to enhance efficiency and ensure comp...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $150K *

Shape impactful health initiatives by providing expert project management support to the CDC's Office of the Director, ensuring effective prioritization, coordination, and execution of programs in a d...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $113K *

Transform proposal management by leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, compliant responses. Drive efficiency through strategic planning, risk management, and collaboration, ensuring...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $149K *

Innovate financial processes by leading NetSuite design and implementation. Collaborate with finance and technical teams to optimize solutions for accounting, planning, and reporting, ensuring data in...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$275K - $330K *

Help us drive innovation by leading Product Management and Engineering, aligning technology strategies with business goals. You'll oversee enterprise platforms, foster high-performing teams, and champ...

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Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$190K *

Reimagine consumer experiences by leading product strategy and technology development for digital platforms. Drive innovation and enhance customer engagement through seamless interactions and data-dri...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance client partnerships, driving retention and growth for Fortune 500 and global clients. Your leadership will shape strategies, oversee renewals, and ensure exceptional ser...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $179K *

Empower a team of RMF professionals by overseeing compliance activities, ensuring adherence to security standards, and driving continuous improvement in risk management processes across the organizati...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$66K - $106K *

Shape the future of technical support by ensuring reliable operation of Shared System Maintainer cycles. Collaborate with developers and analysts to enhance testing environments and troubleshoot issue...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $179K *

Join a dynamic team to lead security engineering initiatives, ensuring robust protection of cloud infrastructure and sensitive data while driving compliance and mission success in complex federal envi...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $138K *

Transform documentation practices by leading accessibility initiatives, ensuring compliance with federal standards, and mentoring a team of writers to enhance the quality and efficiency of deliverable...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$66K - $106K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team focused on investigating and resolving fraud, waste, and abuse. Drive quality objectives, mentor team members, and ensure timely case development while co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $179K *

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise identity security and privileged access management, ensuring robust controls for privileged accounts and sensitive access across systems and cloud envi...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$66K - $106K *

Join us to ensure compliance and security for mainframe systems, overseeing policies and audits while collaborating with teams to enhance information security practices and support client needs effect...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $166K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and securing mission-critical SQL Server databases on AWS. Provide technical expertise, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance while collaborating with cross-function...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$66K - $106K *

Shape the future by collaborating with stakeholders to analyze and document system requirements, ensuring clarity and consistency across products while enhancing functionality and user experience in a...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of $100,000+ jobs can I find in Illinois?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Some listings may offer remote or hybrid work, depending on the employer and position. Check each job description for the specific work arrangement.