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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Network Architect Jobs in Illinois

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$130K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving client success and commercial growth by managing strategic relationships, identifying upsell opportunities, and ensuring client satisfaction across a diverse portfolio in th...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $125K *

Advance your career by coordinating healthcare technology integration across multiple VA sites. Leverage your project management skills to support the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization pr...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $154K *

Lead the charge in high-quality process design for complex industrial projects, collaborating across disciplines to ensure effective delivery from concept to detail, while driving execution in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$103K - $181K *

Join a dynamic team to automate and enhance software delivery for critical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and performance while supporting national secur...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Build innovative technology solutions for Equity Portfolio Management. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance functionality and maintain high software quality, while leveraging modern practices and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $170K *

Support our dynamic IT team by architecting and leading enterprise storage solutions. Drive innovations in hybrid cloud infrastructures while mentoring fellow professionals and ensuring optimal servic...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Champion cybersecurity in operational technology by leading R&D projects, evaluating proposals, and advising on security practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance industrial cybersecurity an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Champion the delivery of complex data center construction projects, leading diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes from planning through completion while fostering strong client...

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Today

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

$160K - $180K *

Shape innovative solutions by leading customer discovery and technical workshops. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define infrastructure needs and deliver compelling proposals that drive bus...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $190K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in cybersecurity, driving strategy and operations across AI-driven platforms. Lead a team to enhance security architecture, manage incident response, and collab...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join our team to deliver innovative waste management solutions. Collaborate with clients to optimize operations through tailored technology integrations and enhance sustainability efforts while drivin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$242K - $363K *

Lead the charge in defining and evolving a global ERP platform strategy, maximizing value through end-to-end transformation of core business processes while ensuring compliance and high performance in...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $215K *

Lead the charge in managing architectural projects for the US Postal Service, applying standard design techniques and collaborating with clients to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring quality...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $110K *

Drive business growth by identifying and qualifying federal procurement opportunities, focusing on healthcare contracts. Collaborate on capture strategies and build partnerships to enhance win probabi...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $204K *

Unlock potential by driving innovation in full-stack solutions and technology projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to create impactful cloud-based applications that empower users and enhance syste...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$193K - $309K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance cloud security capabilities, leading hands-on initiatives and shaping strategic direction. Collaborate across engineering teams to secure AWS environments and mentor pee...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $290K *

Join a team that's redefining data platforms, leading architecture and engineering efforts while shaping and scaling a reliable, next-generation data warehouse for analytics and machine learning capab...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$255K - $290K *

Drive the technical vision for a complex database platform, ensuring scalability and performance. Lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to enhance data infrastruc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving project success through expert cost control, proactive scheduling, and insightful performance tracking to ensure project health and financial accuracy across di...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $190K *

Lead and innovate in cybersecurity by enhancing security delivery through automation and AI. Collaborate across teams to identify gaps, improve compliance, and strengthen processes, ensuring consisten...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion security excellence by driving secure SDLC practices, managing compliance, and leading incident response. Collaborate with DevOps and ensure robust risk management practices to protect vital...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $193K *

Take ownership of account relationships across hyperscale and 5G sectors while driving sales strategies in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Leverage your technical expertise to advance opportunit...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and optimization of mechanical systems for data centers, ensuring reliability, energy efficiency, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational perform...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Optimize and implement scalable, secure infrastructure solutions across Windows, Citrix, AWS, and Azure. Drive automation and collaborate with teams to design zero-trust architectures, enhancing infra...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $115K *

Transform Technology operations by designing and implementing automation solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and support continuous improvement across various teams and projects...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

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.