Discover vetted professional opportunities across Illinois with salaries of $100,000 or more. From Chicago’s expansive business community to growing industries throughout the state, Ladders helps experienced professionals find roles that match their skills, leadership experience, and career goals.
Search for high-paying jobs in Chicago, Naperville, Evanston, Springfield, and other Illinois communities. Opportunities may include on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, depending on the employer and role.
Illinois employers hire experienced talent across fields such as finance, technology, healthcare, consulting, manufacturing, and operations. Browse senior individual contributor, management, director, and executive openings, and review each listing for specific responsibilities and qualifications.
Use Ladders to explore vetted jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities, focus your search by location and specialty, and apply to roles that align with your experience and professional ambitions. Salary, work arrangement, and eligibility details vary by listing.
Average Salary: $117,974
Forensic Accounting Senior Consultant
$76K - $151K *
Empower your career by joining a dynamic consulting team focused on forensic accounting and fraud investigation. Collaborate, innovate, and drive impactful solutions while developing client relationsh...
2 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Engage with clients to enhance their cybersecurity resilience by leading incident response efforts, providing expert guidance, and preparing detailed reports to mitigate risks and improve security pos...
2 days ago
Senior Audit Project Manager - Payment Services
$111K - $131K *
Transform audit practices in Payment Services by leading complex engagements, ensuring compliance, and enhancing risk management. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality results while fo...
2 days ago
IT Program Manager | On-site role | USC Only.
$110K - $130K *
Deliver impactful technology programs by managing complex, multi-team initiatives involving Azure, middleware, and microservices. Collaborate with stakeholders and executive leadership to ensure succe...
2 days ago
$155K - $185K *
Partner with us to lead high-impact projects in healthcare marketing, managing budgets and teams while ensuring creative excellence and strategic alignment. Drive client success through collaboration...
2 days ago
$73K - $103K *
Join a collaborative HR team to support recruitment, employee development, and performance management. This role offers a chance to enhance municipal HR experience while ensuring a positive employee e...
2 days ago
$101K - $140K *
Join a team that's dedicated to driving client success and growth. Leverage your B2B sales expertise to build relationships with C-Level executives, ensuring they maximize value from services while id...
2 days ago
$80K - $90K *
Lead the charge in optimizing production by supervising technicians and managing shop workflow. Ensure compliance with procedures and maintain excellent customer relations while fostering a safe and o...
2 days ago
HR Consulting Senior Associate (Payroll)
$110K - $140K *
Champion HR and Payroll transformation by managing projects, optimizing workflows, and enhancing compliance. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring quality and clie...
2 days ago
Design Manager, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$120K - $145K *
Drive innovative design solutions for colocation and hyper-scale data centers, overseeing projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with global teams to ensure quality and timely delivery while...
2 days ago
Design Manager, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$108K - $130K *
Drive innovative design solutions for colocation and hyper-scale data centers, overseeing projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with global teams to ensure high-quality delivery while manag...
2 days ago
Staff Security Software Engineer
$160K - $246K *
Champion innovative IAM solutions by designing secure software and optimizing SaaS services. Collaborate across teams to embed security practices, conduct threat modeling, and enhance monitoring syste...
2 days ago
$72K - $97K *
Unlock your potential as a CAD Designer/Technician, collaborating with engineers to produce precise drawings for civil engineering projects. Leverage your expertise in CAD software to enhance infrastr...
2 days ago
Event Project Manager, Corporate Meetings & Events
$75K - $94K *
Shape exceptional client experiences by leading AV production and design projects. Collaborate across sectors to ensure successful event execution while building lasting relationships and maintaining...
Reposted 2 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead the development of AI-driven document extraction solutions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize features and manage product roadmaps, driving i...
2 days ago
Marketing & Business Analytics Director
$125K - $150K *
Drive strategic marketing and analytics initiatives to enhance business performance and growth across diverse markets. Collaborate with leadership to develop innovative strategies and optimize product...
2 days ago
$77K - $114K *
Elevate your career by developing innovative flow cytometry assays, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing automated analysis software. Contribute to cutting-edge projects while ensu...
2 days ago
Senior Enterprise Account Executive
$193K - $238K *
Unlock potential by driving enterprise sales strategies to acquire new clients. Engage with C-level executives, manage key accounts, and exceed revenue goals while advocating for innovative EHS soluti...
2 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Take ownership of branch operations, driving revenue growth and fostering a high-performance team while ensuring safety and compliance standards are met. Lead strategic initiatives to enhance customer...
Reposted 2 days ago
Head of Payment Implementation
$191K - $212K *
Transform payment implementations by leading complex, cross-functional initiatives globally. Drive execution from strategy to launch, ensuring reliable and efficient payment processing across diverse...
2 days ago
Software Engineer 5 - Training Platform, AI Platform
$466K - $500K+*
Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by designing and building scalable platforms for large-scale machine learning model training, enhancing performance, and creating user-friendly experiences...
2 days ago
Associate Director/Director, Asset Acquisition
$190K - $250K *
Analyze and evaluate therapeutic opportunities to drive innovation and business development. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess scientific and commercial viability, ensuring alignment...
2 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in enhancing organizational security by developing security frameworks, assessing controls, and collaborating with technical teams to create a resilient security architecture for moder...
Reposted 2 days ago
Director, Biomedical Services III
$130K - $160K *
Shape the future of biomedical services by overseeing compliance, managing teams, and enhancing operational efficiency. Lead initiatives to improve client satisfaction and ensure the effective mainten...
Reposted 2 days ago
Air Traffic Control Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Drive your career forward by providing strategic support across multiple program areas, enhancing operational efficiency and safety in a dynamic air traffic environment. Collaborate with teams to impl...
2 days ago
What kinds of $100K+ jobs are available in Illinois?
Illinois listings may include senior and executive roles in areas such as finance, technology, healthcare, consulting, manufacturing, and operations. Available jobs and qualifications vary by employer.
Where can I find high-paying jobs in Illinois?
Explore opportunities in Chicago and throughout Illinois, including cities such as Naperville, Evanston, and Springfield. Listings may also include remote or hybrid roles.
Are Illinois jobs on Ladders vetted?
Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Check each listing for current salary information, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Do all Illinois jobs require working on-site?
No. Work arrangements depend on the employer and position. Review each job listing to see whether it is on-site, hybrid, or remote.