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: $117,810
Software Development Engineer in Test
$135K - $165K *
Transform quality assurance by owning strategy, automation, and testing in an AI-driven environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software reliability and maintainability while e...
3 days ago
$70K - $115K *
Shape the future of patient care by delivering comprehensive nursing services, ensuring quality standards, and fostering staff development within a collaborative healthcare environment...
3 days ago
Senior Consultant--Homelessness and Human Services
$80K - $135K *
Empower communities by leading strategic initiatives in homelessness services. Utilize your expertise to enhance organizational capacity, improve service coordination, and drive sustainable solutions...
3 days ago
$80K - $100K *
Deliver full-stack development for a federal healthcare application, collaborating with Agile teams to enhance file management capabilities, ensuring secure and efficient file transfers while maintain...
3 days ago
$95K - $110K *
Discover user needs and drive product decisions as a UX Researcher, collaborating with cross-functional teams to conduct research, usability studies, and synthesize insights that enhance user experien...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of real estate development by supporting acquisitions, underwriting, and project execution from feasibility to stabilization, while enhancing your investment judg...
3 days ago
Physical Therapist - Pelvic Health
$82K - $99K *
Transform your career in Pelvic Health by joining a supportive team dedicated to patient-centered care. Enjoy mentorship and growth opportunities while making a meaningful impact in patients' lives. C...
3 days ago
Customer Success Architect (AI)
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of customer success by driving AI adoption through tailored solutions. Collaborate with enterprise teams to unlock high-impact use cases, ensuring measurable business value and operat...
3 days ago
Software Development Engineer II - Data Platform
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of data platforms by building and operating high-scale distributed systems. Collaborate with engineers to enhance analytics capabilities and empower organizations...
3 days ago
Technician Training and Development Manager
$95K - $120K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of technician training in electric power generation. Lead curriculum development, onboarding, and mentoring programs to enhance technician skills and support serv...
3 days ago
Technician Training and Development Manager
$95K - $120K *
Grow your career with us by developing and coordinating training programs for technicians in electric power generation. Lead curriculum development, mentoring, and onboarding to enhance service capabi...
3 days ago
$150K - $250K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI technology by building and operating a secure, production-grade platform. Collaborate with business teams to transform AI capabilities into measurable value...
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$110K - $130K *
Drive Agile transformation by leading complex projects, managing dependencies, and fostering collaboration across teams. Empower stakeholders through effective communication and continuous improvement...
3 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Innovate and enhance educator solutions by leading product management initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify customer needs and drive product development that aligns with str...
3 days ago
$80K - $92K *
Champion Agile methodologies by facilitating sprints, coaching teams, and managing backlogs. Drive continuous improvement and ensure alignment with SAFe practices while escalating risks to enhance pro...
3 days ago
$85K - $95K *
Transform your career by joining our team as a Test Automation Engineer, where you'll develop automated testing solutions, ensure software quality, and support user acceptance testing in a collaborati...
3 days ago
$105K - $125K *
Join our team as a Technical Lead, guiding product development and execution while mentoring cross-functional teams. Drive architecture, oversee CI/CD processes, and ensure compliance in a dynamic fed...
3 days ago
DevSecOps Engineer / Security Specialist
$95K - $125K *
Elevate security practices by integrating SAST/DAST into CI/CD pipelines, hardening infrastructure with Ansible, and ensuring compliance with federal standards. Collaborate on vulnerability management...
3 days ago
$85K - $95K *
Innovate with us as a Test Automation Engineer, driving quality through automated testing, CI/CD integration, and user acceptance support. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to enhance software reli...
3 days ago
DevSecOps Engineer / Security Specialist
$95K - $125K *
Drive security integration in CI/CD pipelines, enhance infrastructure hardening, and manage vulnerability assessments to ensure compliance and robust security practices across federal systems...
3 days ago
$85K - $97K *
Contribute to innovative software solutions by designing, coding, and deploying full-stack applications. Collaborate in agile sprints to enhance integrations and ensure secure, accessible coding pract...
3 days ago
$85K - $97K *
Accelerate progress at our team by developing and deploying full-stack solutions. Collaborate on REST APIs, enhance legacy applications, and ensure secure coding practices while delivering high-qualit...
3 days ago
$85K - $97K *
Elevate your career by designing and deploying full-stack solutions, integrating REST APIs, and ensuring secure coding practices while collaborating in agile sprints to enhance VA enterprise services...
3 days ago
$85K - $95K *
Unlock your potential as a Test Automation Engineer, driving quality through automated testing, defect management, and CI/CD integration. Collaborate with teams to ensure software excellence and suppo...
3 days ago
DevSecOps Engineer / Security Specialist
$95K - $125K *
Elevate security practices by integrating DevSecOps methodologies into CI/CD pipelines, enhancing infrastructure resilience, and ensuring compliance with federal standards while collaborating with cro...
3 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.