Explore $100K+ Jobs in Kentucky

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.

Professional Opportunities Across Kentucky

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.

Find a Role That Fits Your Experience

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.

Advance Your Career in Kentucky

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.

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Jobs in Kentucky

Average Salary in USD

Average Salary: $108,126

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$80K - $95K *

Elevate client success by crafting and optimizing innovative commerce media strategies. Leverage data-driven insights to enhance campaign performance across platforms, ensuring measurable growth and c...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Champion brand strategy for a diverse portfolio of university partners. Lead a team to develop positioning, messaging, and creative briefs, ensuring alignment across marketing functions while leveragi...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$141K - $234K *

Lead the charge in healthcare performance improvement by overseeing project delivery, managing client relationships, and mentoring a team of Advisory consultants to ensure successful, high-quality out...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$202K - $250K *

Elevate the Personal Care department by driving strategic billing and claims initiatives, optimizing processes for accuracy and compliance, and leading a high-performing team to achieve operational ex...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading claims adjudication logic to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Drive strategic improvements, collaborate across teams, and ensure compliance while optimizing operations in a...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing claims compliance activities, enhancing operational quality, and ensuring audit readiness. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify gaps, monitor KPIs, and drive improv...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $163K *

Help us optimize Workday integrations by configuring, testing, and delivering high-quality solutions across multiple projects. Collaborate with clients and teams to enhance processes and deepen your e...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $244K *

Join a team that's driving channel success by building strong partnerships, creating impactful business plans, and enhancing pipeline growth through strategic collaboration and support for regional pa...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $154K *

Bring your expertise to drive supplier quality excellence, implementing quality plans, managing audits, and fostering improvements. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance manufacturability and...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing OEM customer relationships, driving account growth, and coordinating cross-functional teams to align product strategies with market needs, ensuring successful new product i...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in defining and activating brand strategies across multiple channels, enhancing donor engagement and retention through innovative content and social communications while collaborating...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $160K *

Lead complex contract negotiations and drive strategic supplier relationships. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risks, develop negotiation strategies, and enhance contracting practices while me...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join our team to enhance clinical systems for medication management, focusing on optimizing workflows and supporting pharmacy operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accuracy and efficienc...

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2 days ago

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

$152K - $209K *

Champion AI security by leading the development of standards and frameworks that enable responsible AI adoption across the enterprise, ensuring compliance and risk management while fostering innovatio...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$168K - $231K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of innovative software solutions for medical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, secure software that enhanc...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $189K *

Support Department of Defense operations by configuring SAP S/4HANA for finance and logistics. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance enterprise systems, ensuring seamless integration and compliance...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$63K - $129K *

Shape your career by driving Agile execution excellence in federal HCM modernization. Lead cross-functional teams, facilitate SAFe ceremonies, and foster a continuous improvement culture within a larg...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

Unlock potential by leading software development initiatives, ensuring system integration, and guiding teams through agile methodologies to deliver high-quality solutions that meet customer requiremen...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $189K *

Drive modernization efforts by leading the implementation of Tenable architecture, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance solutions for the Department of the Air Force, and en...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead and execute regulatory strategies for multi-region clinical trials, ensuring compliance and timely submissions. Collaborate with project teams to manage risks and drive operational excellence thr...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team enhancing nuclear power plants through advanced engineering. Leverage your expertise in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to drive power uprate projects, mentor junior staff, and...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $152K *

Empower progress in environmental compliance by developing air permitting strategies for complex industrial projects. Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams to ensure adherence to air quality regula...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $222K *

Lead a structural engineering team, guiding projects for nuclear facilities. Utilize your expertise in design and analysis while collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innov...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$132K - $174K *

Shape the future of environmental consulting by leading complex projects, fostering client relationships, and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellen...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Elevate product execution by translating client needs into actionable requirements, collaborating with engineering and data science teams to deliver standardized measurement solutions across various c...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of $100,000+ jobs can I find in Kentucky?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Opportunities may be found in Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, and communities throughout the state. Search by location to explore current openings near you.

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    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with advertised salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its specific compensation details and requirements.

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    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.