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.
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.
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.
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.
Staff Engineer - QA Automation
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of quality assurance by leading automated testing initiatives for cloud-based ERP systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance across various business processes and upgrades...
6 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Engineer high-performance trading network solutions, ensuring low latency and reliability. Collaborate with teams on innovative tech, mentor junior staff, and support network operations. Drive efficie...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$85K - $110K *
Grow your career with a hands-on Field Engineer role focused on installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting hardware systems for computer vision products. Collaborate with teams and customers while t...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive field engineering excellence by installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting cutting-edge hardware systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance product design and ensure reliable operations in dyn...
1 week ago
$84K - $90K *
Optimize product development by collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to enhance embedded systems, design software components, and ensure robust operation while addressing technical challenges i...
2 weeks ago
Senior ML / Evaluation Engineer
$135K - $160K *
Explore exciting challenges in AI evaluation by developing frameworks and custom validators for cutting-edge machine learning applications. Collaborate to enhance the quality and reliability of AI age...
2 weeks ago
Application Engineer - Software & Controls
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by providing software and hardware support for innovative mobile systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge solutions, ensuring functionality and safety in ad...
5 days ago
$105K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing Navy enterprise software applications and fleet training systems. Ensure seamless integration and compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies while maintaining...
3 days ago
Staff Software Engineer, Core Everand
$141K - $242K *
Innovate backend systems to enhance user experiences in reading and listening. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical direction, reliability, and performance while modernizing lega...
1 week ago
$100K - $110K *
Unlock the potential of AI by designing and deploying innovative machine learning models. Collaborate with diverse teams to integrate AI solutions, enhance software products, and drive technological a...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Product Facing
$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by architecting innovative financial solutions. As a software engineer, collaborate with diverse teams to build reliable applications that transform customer experiences and streamlin...
3 weeks ago
Full Stack Software Engineer - Enterprise
$140K - $260K *
Join our Enterprise team as a Full Stack Developer to create and enhance features empowering independent media founders. Collaborate across disciplines to innovate mobile experiences and drive user su...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, Data Systems (Python)
$190K - $220K *
Champion robust data integration while collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and optimize data pipelines, directly influencing our rapidly scaling marketing intelligence platform's succe...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$105K - $140K *
Contribute to the evolution of cloud platform capabilities by designing and building backend services for orchestration and job execution, ensuring reliable service coordination and operational visibi...
1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer II - Agentic Intelligence
$183K - $206K *
Partner with us to innovate agent engineering, crafting unique observability solutions using high-cardinality data. Lead projects from prototype to production while enhancing Canvas capabilities for i...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer | Platform Team
$225K - $260K *
Lead the charge in enhancing our platform's foundation. Tackle complex systems, improve developer tooling, and drive AI tool adoption to elevate engineering practices and platform performance across a...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$75K - $110K *
Join a dynamic data engineering team to enhance data quality and reliability through innovative testing strategies, automation practices, and collaboration across departments, ensuring financial and r...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Revenue and Financial Automation
$150K - $180K *
Shape innovative products in a cross-functional team, enhancing revenue management for digital-native businesses while ensuring high-quality code delivery and user-centric design...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Revenue and Financial Automation
$130K - $155K *
Engage in cutting-edge product development for a financial management platform. Shape user-centric solutions while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance efficiency. Drive innovation and mentor f...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer
$125K - $150K *
Engineer transformative solutions by integrating cutting-edge APIs into enterprise systems. Collaborate closely with clients to deploy production software efficiently while leveraging modern AI tools...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$127K - $191K *
Create robust, scalable solutions that enhance user experiences for bank administrators and customers. Lead the charge in system design and architecture while guiding and mentoring peers to elevate co...
3 weeks ago
$105K - $115K *
Optimize security measures by leading technical solutions to mitigate information risks. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and oversee incident response, safeguarding all computing platforms a...
1 week ago
$104K - $114K *
Drive innovation by developing C++ software for remote-control and autonomous systems in heavy machinery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance capabilities and ensure efficient deploymen...
4 days ago
$154K - $260K *
Transform the future of physical operations by leading a high-performing engineering team to develop cutting-edge AI and IoT solutions. Drive product innovation from concept to execution while fosteri...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Take ownership of complex data infrastructure design and automation, ensuring reliable pipelines and mentoring peers. Elevate team performance by enhancing CI/CD processes while working independently...
3 weeks ago
Where can I find $100K+ jobs in Illinois?
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?
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?
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?
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.