Discover high-paying professional opportunities across Kentucky with Ladders. Browse vetted roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, from established employers and growing organizations. Whether you’re interested in positions in Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, or elsewhere in the state, find opportunities that fit your experience and career goals.
Kentucky’s economy spans healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, finance, technology, education, and other industries. Employers across the state seek experienced professionals for roles in leadership, operations, engineering, sales, healthcare administration, and more. The right opportunity may be available in a major metro area or in a smaller community.
Use Ladders to explore opportunities suited to your skills, seniority, and compensation expectations. Review job descriptions, compare responsibilities, and identify roles where your professional background can make an impact. Listings on Ladders are vetted and pay at least $100,000.
Build your next career move by searching Kentucky jobs and narrowing results by location, industry, and role. Check listings regularly, tailor your resume to each opportunity, and highlight measurable accomplishments that demonstrate your value to prospective employers.
Average Salary: $108,126
$169K - $220K *
Champion backend innovation by architecting scalable systems and guiding a team of engineers. Leverage cutting-edge technologies to optimize user experiences and deliver impactful solutions in a colla...
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Senior Architect - Data Processing Systems, Analytics and Data Intelligence
$184K - $356K *
Transform data processing architectures by optimizing performance and efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance user experiences and drive innovation in hardware-software co-design for cut...
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$95K - $115K *
Engage in a dynamic role overseeing large projects and teams, ensuring successful delivery through effective stakeholder coordination and project management. Contribute to innovative power delivery so...
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$120K - $150K *
Transform your career by leading a dynamic team to ensure clinical excellence across multiple regions, driving project success through strategic management and collaboration while fostering a culture...
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Staff Software Development Engineer
$106K - $284K *
Reimagine application development by leading architecture and scaling core systems. Drive AI integration, mentor teams, and ensure operational excellence across full-stack technologies while deliverin...
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$71K - $100K *
Drive strategic initiatives by analyzing market trends and performance metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop business cases and forecasts, ensuring data integrity and delivering...
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Quality Management Nurse Consultant
$66K - $142K *
Drive quality improvement initiatives that enhance healthcare services and outcomes. Collaborate across teams to analyze performance metrics and implement best practices, ensuring compliance with regu...
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Associate Director - FP&A Industrial: Manufacturing & Distribution - Private Equity Advisory
$135K - $160K *
Transform the Private Equity landscape by leading FP&A initiatives, enhancing operational efficiencies, and mentoring teams to deliver tailored solutions that drive sustainable value creation for clie...
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Sr. Client Partner (Insurance) - West Coast & Chicago
$150K - $180K *
Engage with key Insurance clients to drive strategic growth and account management. Leverage your expertise in business development and executive relationships to expand enterprise accounts across the...
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$150K - $180K *
Shape the future of governance by building and managing comprehensive GRC frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance, policy library development, and strategic vendor risk management, while collaborat...
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Research Associate, Core Lab (Echocardiography)
$56K - $109K *
Empower our team by quantifying core laboratory studies and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance echocardiography analysis and contribute to...
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Workforce Management Solutions Architect - UKG
$106K - $284K *
Shape enterprise-grade Workforce Management solutions through expert forecasting, staffing, and scheduling. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, deliver, and execute strategies that enhance operat...
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Senior Backend Software Engineer, DX
$180K - $235K *
Lead the charge in developing robust backend applications, driving complex projects from design to launch. Collaborate across teams, mentor junior engineers, and tackle architectural challenges to enh...
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$150K - $205K *
Join a team that's driving M&A success by leading financial strategy, target evaluation, and integration planning. Collaborate with senior leaders to identify opportunities and execute critical phases...
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$100K - $120K *
Lead strategic management of real estate transactions, ensuring optimal outcomes for clients through collaboration and innovative solutions across a diverse portfolio of commercial properties...
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Strategic Customer Success Manager - Americas
$110K - $130K *
Empower our Enterprise customers by enhancing product adoption and health. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring exceptional experiences for high-growth organ...
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$163K - $224K *
Join a team that's redefining People Operations by leading global service delivery, enhancing employee experiences, and driving operational excellence across Talent Acquisition and People processes fo...
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$120K - $135K *
Elevate vendor sales through strategic partnerships, driving growth and profitability. Foster relationships with vendor teams, enable partner success, and align on revenue goals to enhance market pres...
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$160K - $200K *
Accelerate capital relationships by building networks with allocators and family offices. Drive fund raises and support M&A mandates while educating investors on private market structures. Own your im...
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Audit Manager, Tribal Industry
$97K - $131K *
Shape the future of tribal nations by leading audit processes, ensuring financial integrity, and nurturing client relationships. Drive team performance and provide insights that make a meaningful diff...
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Demand Generation Manager (REMOTE)
$80K - $95K *
Deliver impactful multi-channel demand generation campaigns while creating engaging content that drives qualified leads. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and achieve pip...
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Talent Community Senior Application Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to create and implement control systems, providing technical support and mentoring while driving project success and ensuring optimal performance of HVAC and automation solutions...
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VP, Strategic Business Partner - Business Development
$180K - $240K *
Lead strategic business initiatives by building relationships with senior executives to drive revenue growth in life sciences. Develop actionable plans to identify opportunities and enhance market pos...
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$120K - $150K *
Drive sales growth by building strong vendor relationships and enabling partners. You'll align with internal teams to deliver impactful solutions, ensuring swift onboarding and maximizing revenue thro...
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$97K - $152K *
Optimize chemical processes and enhance safety measures by providing expert engineering support and continuous improvement strategies within a high hazard manufacturing environment, focusing on proces...
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What types of $100,000+ jobs can I find in Kentucky?
Kentucky listings may include senior and experienced roles in areas such as healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, finance, technology, sales, engineering, and operations. Available positions vary by employer and location.
Which Kentucky cities have professional job opportunities?
Opportunities may be found in Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, and communities throughout the state. Search by location to explore current openings near you.
Do jobs on Ladders pay at least $100,000?
Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with advertised salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its specific compensation details and requirements.
How can I find a high-paying job in Kentucky?
Search Kentucky listings by city, role, or industry, then review the qualifications and compensation details. Tailor your resume to the position and emphasize relevant accomplishments and leadership experience.