Explore $100K+ Jobs in Illinois

Find high-paying professional opportunities throughout Illinois with Ladders. From Chicago’s diverse business community to growing markets across the state, explore vetted roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Browse openings by location, industry, and job title to find opportunities that match your experience and career goals.

Discover Opportunities Across Illinois

Illinois offers career options in major metropolitan areas and communities throughout the state. Chicago is a prominent hub for finance, technology, healthcare, consulting, manufacturing, and professional services. You can also explore roles in other Illinois cities and regions, depending on your industry and preferred location.

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Use Ladders to search for senior, specialized, and leadership positions across a range of fields. Review each listing for details about responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation, then focus on jobs that align with your expertise and next career move.

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Refine your search using filters such as location, job title, and industry. Check listings regularly, tailor your resume to the roles you want, and highlight measurable results that demonstrate your impact. Ladders helps professionals explore vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more in Illinois.

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$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining network architecture by integrating complex systems, ensuring seamless coexistence, and driving innovative solutions across global operations and joint ventures...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Drive enterprise-wide network architecture and modernization for mission-critical systems, ensuring security and resilience across hybrid environments. Collaborate on technical designs, implement solu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and management of robust and scalable network infrastructure for hyperscale data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and reliability in support...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping secure enterprise network infrastructures. Utilize your expertise in network design, security, and automation to tackle complex challenges and ensure compliance while suppor...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$64K - $102K *

Elevate network performance by deploying and optimizing voice solutions, ensuring 99.999% uptime. Collaborate on network planning and security, while providing expert support and documentation for com...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Engineer high-performance trading network solutions, ensuring low latency and reliability. Collaborate with teams on innovative tech, mentor junior staff, and support network operations. Drive efficie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Architect and implement IBM Cloud solutions, collaborating with sales and technical teams to design, size, and migrate workloads to public cloud platforms while optimizing performance and costs...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Optimize large-scale AI data center deployments by architecting rack-level compute solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of compute, storage, and networking...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $243K *

Design scalable, resilient network architectures for global data center and WAN infrastructure, focusing on healthcare environments, ensuring compliance and high performance through effective collabor...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $146K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and optimizing network infrastructures. You'll evaluate, recommend, and implement solutions while ensuring seamless integration of hardware and software syste...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$91K - $146K *

Transform network infrastructures by configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting LANs, WANs, and wireless networks. Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to enhance performance and ensure seam...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing cloud-based data platforms, ensuring scalability and performance across relational, NoSQL, and vector databases while collaborating with AI and engineering...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Advance the future of high-performance computing by architecting innovative hardware systems for AI workloads. Drive collaboration, mentor teams, and optimize designs for exceptional performance in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that designs and delivers innovative cloud solutions for clients. Leverage your expertise in Google Cloud technologies to lead enterprise transformations, ensuring scalable, secure archite...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $405K *

Shape your career as you oversee network deployment and maintenance across multiple data centers. Lead initiatives from planning to execution, ensuring the delivery of robust network solutions while d...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to empower enterprise customers with innovative sourcing solutions, manage complex RFPs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive procurement success while leveraging cutting-edge...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$161K - $241K *

Transform enterprise security architecture by leading strategic initiatives, guiding technology decisions, and ensuring security is integrated into all architectural frameworks to enhance risk managem...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$161K - $241K *

Develop and guide enterprise-focused capability architecture across Human Capital, Supply Chain, Finance, and Project Management, ensuring coherent integration and modernization across organizational...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Transform data engineering by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines that empower analytics and AI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and support op...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $198K *

Elevate your career by designing and maintaining robust enterprise network infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, ensure security, and support critical appli...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$113K - $142K *

Design and develop structural engineering solutions for modular data centers. Oversee vendor collaboration, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with local codes, delivering repeatable desi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape and support enterprise networking solutions by delivering pre-sales technical leadership and post-sales support. Leverage deep expertise in Wi-Fi, LAN, cloud, and Zero Trust security to ensure o...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the architectural vision for scalable Identity Resolution platforms, driving innovation in enterprise applications and data processing. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure robust, high-p...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage in the design and evaluation of advanced low voltage technology systems, ensuring effective integration of communication and medical technology infrastructures while preparing essential constru...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $160K *

Design and oversee tailored security architectures for government clients, ensuring integration of threat intelligence and compliance within Cyware's platform. Collaborate on use cases, empower teams...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Where can I find $100K+ jobs in Illinois?question toggle

    Browse Illinois listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search statewide or focus on a city, industry, or role that fits your goals.

  • What kinds of high-paying jobs are available in Illinois?question toggle

    Openings vary, but may include professional, specialized, senior, and leadership roles in fields such as finance, technology, healthcare, consulting, manufacturing, and business services. Availability depends on current listings.

  • Are Illinois job listings limited to Chicago?question toggle

    No. You can explore opportunities in Chicago as well as other cities and regions across Illinois. Use location filters to narrow your search.

  • How can I find the right Illinois job on Ladders?question toggle

    Filter listings by location, job title, and industry, then review the qualifications, responsibilities, and compensation details for each role. Tailor your application to highlight relevant experience and results.