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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$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...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$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...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$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...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$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...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.