Explore $100K+ Jobs in Illinois

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.

Career Opportunities Across Illinois

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.

Find a Role That Fits Your 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.

Advance Your Career in Illinois

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.

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$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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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $248K *

Lead the charge in delivering top-tier pre-sales technical solutions, driving customer engagements, and creating robust enablement tools to scale field operations across diverse regions and enterprise...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $248K *

Lead the charge in technical evaluations and deployments, enabling teams to excel through expert training and creating scalable processes. Drive success across global enterprise accounts by turning te...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$226K - $311K *

Contribute to shaping the future of AI-native identity solutions by defining strategies, collaborating across teams, and engaging with customers to develop secure, innovative products that meet evolvi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering for a data-intensive network observability platform, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on customer experience and business goals while...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $136K *

Transform the network landscape by designing and securing a hybrid infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance application delivery and cloud connectivity while ensuring robust...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in designing advanced security systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects. Engage with clients and mentor staff while ensuring sustainable pra...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Join a pioneering team where you'll innovate software solutions for framing and structural analysis. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, set technical direction, and contribute to softwar...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$135K - $236K *

Unlock innovative solutions by leading architecture design across diverse platforms. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure scalable, secure, and efficient implementations while mentoring others...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $158K *

Drive innovative infrastructure solutions by leveraging technology expertise and client insights. Collaborate with sales and delivery teams to create tailored strategies that enhance client relationsh...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $225K *

Lead the charge in architecting innovative enterprise solutions for complex IT systems, providing senior technical guidance, and driving modernization efforts across cloud services, networks, and data...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by providing technical expertise to government customers, guiding them in using GitLab's solutions for impactful business outcomes. Collaborate with sales and stakeholders to ensure e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing interoperability specifications for Veteran health information exchange, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance standards and ensure compliance with federal...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $240K *

Innovate solutions at the intersection of cloud technology and engineering. Lead AWS projects, mentor teams, and drive best practices while ensuring delivery excellence across multiple client engageme...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in engineering and securing infrastructure while ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop robust solutions that protect sensi...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$114K - $194K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing enterprise application delivery and edge infrastructure. Leverage your networking expertise to optimize performance, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with c...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Elevate your career by steering technology advisory and architectural strategies, driving client engagement, cultivating talent, and shaping transformative solutions that make an impact across industr...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $159K *

Transform customer engagements through innovative cybersecurity solutions, guiding strategic initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business outcomes and drive technolo...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise growth by building and managing strategic channel partnerships. Drive engagement with value-added resellers and enterprise customers, ensuring sustained revenue through expert net...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise systems engineering by providing expert guidance on architecture, integration, and innovation. Lead technical solutions and collaborate with stakeholders to en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead data architecture initiatives by optimizing serverless data pipelines and enhancing analytics capabilities through AWS services like SageMaker and Glue. Collaborate on data lakes and AI integrati...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $224K *

Optimize advanced high-speed communications modem solutions for space and terrestrial applications. Lead system architecture, manage requirements, and provide technical direction across multidisciplin...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$165K - $231K *

Transform complex security challenges into innovative solutions for public-sector and commercial clients. Lead technical pre-sales efforts, collaborating with sales teams to deliver tailored architect...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform client needs into innovative data center solutions by leveraging your expertise in electrical and mechanical infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure scalable, reliable designs that...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $177K *

Shape the technical vision and architecture strategy for major initiatives, driving secure, scalable solutions while collaborating across functions to align business objectives with engineering effort...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Some listings may offer remote or hybrid work, depending on the employer and position. Check each job description for the specific work arrangement.