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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$192K - $243K *

Provide dynamic legal support to incubation teams, ensuring compliance and guiding innovative projects through complex legal landscapes in technology and AI domains...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$165K - $190K *

Oversee major construction projects, driving design and execution from start to finish. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality results on complex, multi-million dollar developments whi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$155K - $190K *

Build your career by leading high-stakes design-build projects, overseeing budgets from $60M to $250M. Collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring quality execution and client satisfaction while mentorin...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of electrical power systems by designing innovative substation layouts and construction packages. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with industry standards...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Drive the technical strategy for AI across the organization, ensuring clarity and accountability in AI investments. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to scale impactful AI initiatives, optimiz...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$260K *

Join a team that's driving digital transformation by managing client accounts, developing strategies, and delivering innovative technology solutions. Build long-term relationships while collaborating...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative technical solutions, guiding customers through complex digital transformations, and enhancing software capabilities within a collaborative environ...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by driving strategic initiatives and M&A activities through in-depth research, analysis, and collaboration with senior leadership to inform corporate decisions and shape the comp...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower the future of industry marketing by driving GTM strategies and thought leadership across professional services sectors. Collaborate with diverse teams to create impactful narratives and insigh...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $166K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cloud platform reliability and security. As a Platform Engineer, you'll leverage your expertise in Kubernetes and CI/CD to build and maintain robust infrastru...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to support ITSM processes and enhance service delivery. Drive process maturity and optimize solutions while ensuring operational stability and customer satisfaction across the service li...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate to enhance ITSM processes and governance, ensuring reliable service delivery and operational stability. Drive process maturity through data insights and automation, while supporting end us...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$98K - $164K *

Explore innovative technical architectures and solutions in energy management. Collaborate with teams to deliver digital substations and automation systems while engaging with customers from design to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $290K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud data architecture. Lead enterprise-scale cloud data migration strategies and modernization initiatives, ensuring responsiveness to business needs and innovation in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $252K *

Transform national security oversight by leading AI engineering initiatives that enhance investigative and audit operations within government settings, leveraging enterprise AI solutions to shape stra...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of product design by transforming concepts into high-fidelity experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user interactions through innovative prototyping and AI-a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $133K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative full-stack solutions, collaborating with diverse teams to modernize applications on AWS using cutting-edge technologies, ensuring operational resilience and me...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $133K *

Champion innovative solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, cloud-native applications. Leverage your full-stack expertise to modernize systems and deliver high-valu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $107K *

Transform data governance operations by driving process adoption, supporting data stewards, and enhancing governance tools. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, improve workflows, and leverage...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $172K *

Join our Finance Systems team to design and support integrated data solutions, middleware integrations, and Oracle ERP extensions, enhancing analytics and reporting capabilities across the organizatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$94K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Microsoft 365 operations, ensuring seamless administration and management of tenant subscriptions, Exchange online, and identity services while leveraging best practices...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform IT infrastructure by leading complex projects and troubleshooting advanced systems. Oversee the evolution of network environments and ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability wh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$98K - $206K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior CSfC Systems Engineer, deploying cutting-edge networking solutions across the U.S. and globally. Leverage your expertise in virtualization and data center architecture...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $160K *

Drive revenue growth by identifying and developing federal and B2B opportunities in cybersecurity. Own the business development lifecycle, build strategic partnerships, and leverage compliance experti...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$152K - $221K *

Optimize customer engagement by translating needs into scalable product strategies. Lead technical assessments and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions that enhance ma...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.