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.

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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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$220K - $300K *

Accelerate cybersecurity innovation by designing robust solutions, leading client engagements, and fostering strategic collaborations. Leverage your extensive experience to tackle complex security cha...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the future of technical sales leadership by managing a team of Solutions Engineers, enhancing enterprise adoption of cutting-edge technologies, and ensuring technical wins through strategic part...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $206K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and implement Azure IaaS solutions, ensuring operational support and service delivery for a government customer. Contribute to system modernization and enhance servic...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $245K *

Lead the charge in advancing our AI-first Technical Program Management within cloud security. Drive innovation, manage complex projects, and enable cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quali...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$174K - $235K *

Drive impactful capacity planning by forecasting demand and collaborating with teams to optimize resource allocation, ensuring timely delivery and cost efficiency across regions. Mentor peers and leve...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$174K - $235K *

Unlock potential by building and maintaining capacity forecasts to guide investment decisions. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery and optimize resource allocation while mentoring peers...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of robust security measures to protect sensitive health information, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulations while collaborating with cross-functional t...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $191K *

Advance customer success by providing technical expertise and support, ensuring efficient platform adoption. Collaborate on scalable digital content to enhance customer experience and mitigate risks a...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $197K *

Lead the development and implementation of energy conservation measures in complex EaaS projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize system performance and mentor Technical Services...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $185K *

Transform enterprise architecture by defining our technology strategy, guiding scalable solutions, and leading modernization initiatives that align with business goals. Thrive in a role that fosters i...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Champion the evolution of our Key/Value product by taking end-to-end ownership of full stack projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring reliable service for millions of users as...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $140K *

Shape the future of technology solutions as a Systems Administrator, ensuring optimal performance of complex software systems and network infrastructures for critical operations while leading and enha...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$59K - $177K *

Transform your career by leading application security modernization efforts. Collaborate with clients to enhance cloud resilience, implement DevSecOps practices, and safeguard applications against evo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $160K *

Oversee customer deployment projects from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment on scope, schedule, and outcomes. Lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and drive accountability to deliver suc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $405K *

Champion best-in-class hardware repairs across global data centers, ensuring efficient turnaround and quality standards. Drive scalable processes, manage vendor relationships, and analyze failure tren...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $258K *

Drive the evolution of enterprise payment architecture, enhancing B2B, B2C, and B2B2C capabilities. Lead strategic initiatives to modernize payment systems, ensuring secure, scalable, and effective tr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$159K - $258K *

Transform enterprise payment architecture by defining strategies and capabilities for B2B, B2C, and B2B2C models. Lead modernization efforts to enhance secure, scalable payment experiences across a gl...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Empower security operations and engineering to enhance threat detection, incident response, and prevention. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale security measures as the organization grows...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive project cost management and financial controls for complex construction projects, collaborating with teams to establish budgets, monitor performance, and support decision-making from preconstruc...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform the construction process as an Industrial Controls Project Manager, leading all aspects from design to completion. Drive project performance, foster client relationships, and innovate in com...

3 weeks ago

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

$102K - $179K *

Drive the implementation and maintenance of access-control policies, translating requirements into technical configurations. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective policy behavior and troubleshoot...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging diverse engineering skills to enhance control systems and data infrastructure, improving software practices and cloud operations across innovative facilities. Embrace un...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$181K - $301K *

Elevate our cyber defense capabilities by architecting advanced detection and response systems. Lead cross-functional initiatives, influence technical strategy, and enhance security measures to protec...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing scalable AI solutions, leveraging cloud platforms and generative AI architecture to optimize performance across production-grade AI systems...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $265K *

Shape transformative cloud strategies by collaborating with C-level executives and sales teams, leveraging AWS Cloud solutions to enhance customer experiences and drive digital transformation across i...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.