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
$90K - $112K *
Join a team that's redefining accounting operations. You'll manage day-to-day accounting, ensure accurate financial reporting, and collaborate closely with leadership to enhance processes as we grow...
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Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst
$70K - $95K *
Drive compliance excellence by monitoring regulations and guiding teams in personal and commercial auto insurance. Collaborate across functions to assess risks, implement policies, and ensure adherenc...
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Associate Director, Program Supply Chain
$130K - $155K *
Drive the establishment and management of external clinical drug product manufacturing partnerships, leading cross-functional teams to ensure quality, regulatory, and financial objectives are met thro...
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Senior Manager, Marketing, Lung Cancer
$150K - $189K *
Lead the charge in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies for oncology products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful launches and impactful customer engage...
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Software Engineer - Agent Team
$122K - $160K *
Transform the future of endpoint management by developing innovative solutions that enhance security and performance across diverse platforms, collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver impactful so...
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Territory Sales Representative, Dental Implants MIS
$82K - $150K *
Lead the charge in expanding market presence by driving new customer acquisition and maximizing share of wallet within the dental implant community. Utilize a hunter mentality to identify opportunitie...
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Territory Sales Representative, Dental Implants MIS
$82K - $150K *
Accelerate growth by driving new customer acquisition and expanding market share in the dental implant sector. Leverage a hunter mentality to convert competitive accounts and position value-oriented s...
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Services Solution Architect- VDI and End User Compute
$117K - $158K *
Unlock the potential of digital workspaces by leading VDI and EUC services opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, scope, and deliver innovative solutions that enhance user e...
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Services Solution Architect- AV and Meeting Room Services
$117K - $158K *
Unlock potential by shaping and delivering AV and meeting room solutions at scale. This role combines technical expertise with project ownership, guiding clients from discovery to implementation while...
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Senior Manager, Operations Finance
$125K - $140K *
Drive strategic financial leadership across Operations, enhancing performance through insightful reporting, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvements. Lead planning, forecasting, and ma...
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Global Forwarding Executive - Chicago
$80K - $95K *
Engage with us to drive international freight forwarding growth by acquiring and nurturing customer relationships. Collaborate across teams to optimize solutions and achieve sales targets while naviga...
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Senior Engineering Manager - Containers, Kubernetes, and Confidential Computing
$272K - $431K *
Join a team that's redefining cloud-native technologies by managing innovative engineering efforts in container orchestration and GPU acceleration, ensuring seamless integration across platforms while...
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North America IT Internal Audit Manager
$137K - $210K *
Lead the charge in executing risk-based IT audits and advisory engagements across North America. Collaborate with IT and business leaders to assess technology risks, strengthen controls, and support k...
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$86K - $132K *
Design and develop innovative C++ software for Linux-based systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business needs and ensure quality standards throughout the software lifecycle...
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$167K - $209K *
Lead the charge in developing and maintaining threat detection across global technology environments. Manage a team of detection engineers, prioritize engineering work, and enhance detection capabilit...
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$138K - $172K *
Champion cybersecurity architecture by collaborating with teams to embed security into technology solutions, ensuring compliance and risk management throughout the product lifecycle. Drive security as...
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Director, Organizational Design and Effectiveness
$178K - $222K *
Champion organizational effectiveness by leading design initiatives that translate strategy into impactful operating models and governance frameworks. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance perfor...
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Senior Product Marketing Manager
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's redefining product marketing in B2B SaaS. Collaborate closely with sales and product teams to craft compelling narratives, build essential sales tools, and drive successful product...
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$180K - $220K *
Drive the engineering vision for innovative nuclear technology, leading a multi-disciplinary team to ensure successful design, execution, and regulatory compliance for groundbreaking reactor systems d...
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$80K - $115K *
Optimize client success by managing relationships, driving renewals, and aligning technology with client needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions and ensure long-t...
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$250K - $500K *
Champion innovation by leading the migration to EKS, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and enhancing Kubernetes operations. Drive automation and CI/CD processes while ensuring high availability and per...
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Nurse Surveyor (Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse)
$89K - $121K *
Shape the future of health compliance by conducting facility surveys and ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and safe...
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Manager, Quality Assurance - Western U.S. (West of the Mississippi) & Florida
$123K - $160K *
Champion innovative cancer therapies by leading quality operations for apheresis and treatment centers. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and support Kite's rapid expansion in CAR-T...
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DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL, LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
$137K - $157K *
Shape the future of labor and employment law by providing expert legal counsel and guidance. Collaborate with management to develop policies, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with regulations wh...
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COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN I
$70K - $99K *
Transform communications infrastructure by performing skilled installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment, ensuring operational readiness and compliance across various systems. Drive...
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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.