Explore $100K+ Jobs in Kentucky

Find vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more across Kentucky with Ladders. From Louisville and Lexington to growing communities throughout the state, explore roles for experienced professionals ready to take the next step in their careers. Browse openings across industries and compare opportunities that match your skills, experience, and goals.

Professional Opportunities Across Kentucky

Kentucky’s economy includes established sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, finance, and technology, alongside growing businesses and regional employers. Opportunities vary by location and experience, with roles in corporate leadership, operations, sales, engineering, healthcare administration, and other professional fields. Review each listing for location, qualifications, compensation details, and work arrangement.

Find the Right Role for Your Experience

Use Ladders to focus your search on vetted jobs with salaries of at least $100,000. Explore positions by title, employer, location, or industry, and consider opportunities in major employment centers as well as other parts of Kentucky. Tailor your resume to each role and highlight measurable results, relevant expertise, and leadership experience.

Advance Your Career in Kentucky

Whether you are planning a career move within Kentucky or considering relocating to the state, compare openings and employer requirements to identify a strong fit. New listings and hiring needs can change, so check back regularly for current $100K+ professional opportunities.

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Jobs in Kentucky

Average Salary in USD

Average Salary: $108,150

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$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive Agile transformation by leading complex projects, managing dependencies, and fostering collaboration across teams. Empower stakeholders through effective communication and continuous improvement...

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3 days ago

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

$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...

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3 days ago

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

$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...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $95K *

Empower our team by analyzing requirements, facilitating sessions, and managing backlogs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure clarity and traceability in Agile environments, driving successful pro...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines while administering Linux/Windows servers. Engage in configuration management and mentor team members to enhance platform standards and secur...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $95K *

Transform business needs into actionable insights by analyzing requirements, facilitating stakeholder sessions, and managing backlog in Agile environments. Collaborate with teams to ensure traceabilit...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Drive quality assurance by creating and maintaining automated test suites, executing comprehensive testing strategies, and ensuring software readiness through meticulous defect management and reportin...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $125K *

Drive technical leadership and product strategy for federal programs, guiding teams through agile processes, architecture maintenance, and CI/CD practices while ensuring compliance and security for VA...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $125K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of federal technology solutions. As a Technical Lead, you'll guide product development, oversee architecture, and mentor teams while ensuring compliance and secur...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security in DevSecOps. You'll integrate security tools into CI/CD pipelines, harden infrastructure, and ensure compliance while collaborating with federal sys...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $105K *

Drive cloud infrastructure excellence by managing environments, automating deployments, and ensuring security. Collaborate on cloud migrations and capacity planning while producing essential documenta...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Champion the development of automated testing solutions, ensuring quality and efficiency in software delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create test plans, execute testing strategies...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance software quality through automated testing. You'll develop test plans, maintain CI/CD suites, and ensure release readiness while supporting UAT and compliance testing. D...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $125K *

Help us enhance security by integrating DevSecOps practices into CI/CD pipelines, hardening infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with federal standards. Collaborate with teams to track vulnerabilit...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Where can I find jobs paying $100,000 or more in Kentucky?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional openings in Kentucky with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search by job title, employer, industry, or location to narrow your options.

  • What types of high-paying professional jobs are available in Kentucky?question toggle

    Opportunities may include leadership, healthcare administration, manufacturing, logistics, finance, technology, sales, and engineering roles. Availability and qualifications vary by employer and location.

  • Which Kentucky cities have professional job opportunities?question toggle

    Louisville and Lexington are major employment centers, and professional openings may also be available in other Kentucky communities. Check individual listings for the job location and work arrangement.

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    Target roles that closely match your experience, tailor your resume to the job requirements, and emphasize measurable achievements, specialized expertise, and leadership impact.

  • Are all jobs listed in Kentucky remote or hybrid?question toggle

    Work arrangements vary by position and employer. Review each listing to see whether the role is onsite, hybrid, or remote.