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.

Find Roles That Match Your Experience

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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$95K - $115K *

Build robust software solutions by developing application and test code, while steering implementation decisions in a collaborative Agile environment. Contribute to complex architectures using modern...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Agile team to develop critical enterprise software applications, leveraging modern technologies in a fast-paced environment for mission success...

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3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $300K *

Contribute to the development and management of robust deployment systems that enhance production reliability and performance in a collaborative environment, driving efficiency across research, execut...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable backend services, collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance platform performance and reliability while mentoring junior developers a...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $300K *

Optimize data systems by enhancing market data feed handlers and collaborating with teams to support global expansion. Drive impactful solutions in a lean, autonomous environment, ensuring data integr...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Unlock your potential as you design and enhance cutting-edge cloud solutions for diverse web and mobile platforms. Collaborate across teams to translate product vision into robust software while drivi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Innovate data acquisition systems for trading operations, balancing software engineering with hands-on operations. Collaborate with analysts in a remote-first role, tackling unique challenges in web s...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Lead the charge in innovation by developing scalable AI solutions that enhance client experiences. Collaborate with diverse teams to establish foundational architecture and deliver impactful products...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $290K *

Innovate and architect cutting-edge AI solutions for wealth management at scale. Lead product development while collaborating with clients and teams, impacting strategic decisions and enhancing client...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $265K *

Partner with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation and efficiency in our travel marketplace. You'll manage project lifecycles, enhance collaboration, and champion a custome...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K *

Elevate your career by driving innovation in software development for trading technologies. Collaborate globally with experts to enhance our platform and tackle complex challenges in a dynamic environ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at our cutting-edge platform by leading backend development, enhancing performance, and mentoring team members, ensuring high standards in coding and architecture to drive success...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative software solutions that enhance business operations across various functions. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify needs, optimize processes, and impleme...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative software solutions using cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate closely with teams to create high-quality applications while adapting to new tools and process...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing robust ML infrastructure and scalable applications, driving solutions for large-scale challenges while ensuring high-quality software design and functionality in a fast-p...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $181K *

Empower a dynamic Agile team in developing critical mission applications, utilizing your expertise in enterprise software development and fostering effective collaboration to enhance solutions for com...

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3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Explore your potential as a full-stack developer, transforming prototypes into secure, scalable applications. Collaborate with business users, leverage AI tools, and ensure high standards in security...

1 week ago

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

$62K - $99K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering innovative construction solutions while supporting engineering projects through collaboration, technical analysis, and hands-on fieldwork. Ideal for recent g...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $155K *

Pioneer innovative software solutions by architecting backend services and frontend features. Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance product functionality and drive experimentation while advancing...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your data engineering skills to build and maintain resilient data pipelines. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance data integrations across diverse platforms and driv...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Explore the potential of AI in full-stack development while designing and delivering enterprise applications. Collaborate across teams and mentor engineers, ensuring your expertise shapes cutting-edge...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $413K *

Engineer scalable revenue financial workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create robust architectures and configurable data pipelines that support global financial processes...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$88K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI-native software development. Drive engineering excellence by orchestrating autonomous agents and maintaining high-quality standards in a FedRAMP-authorized e...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate our software engineering capabilities by designing and building modern, cloud-native data pipelines. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure seamless project delivery and advocate for best pr...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $292K *

Unlock potential by owning and enhancing a complex platform that powers model training and deployment. Collaborate closely with teams to architect reliable, cost-effective solutions that prioritize pe...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.