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.
$100K - $120K *
Innovate with a dynamic team of engineers to shape architecture and drive product expansion as you build reliable software solutions for healthcare, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Associate Staff Engineer - INFOR M3 Technical Consultant
$100K - $120K *
Optimize your career as an Infor M3 Technical Consultant, leveraging 3-5 years of expertise in integrations and development. Collaborate with teams to design and support seamless enterprise solutions...
1 week ago
Software Engineer, Networking (Features)
$181K - $226K *
Empower innovation as you develop and optimize networking software, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product features and drive strategic decisions in a fully remote environment...
2 weeks ago
$149K - $262K *
Transform your career by leveraging AI and automation to enhance platform management and deployment processes. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive continuous improvement and streamline workflows a...
1 week ago
$185K *
Accelerate software development by leading a team of engineers, driving technical strategy, and ensuring delivery of scalable, customer-focused solutions with operational excellence...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Manager - Software Engineering (REF# ME0826)
$170K - $180K *
Lead the charge in overseeing complex software development initiatives, driving Agile sprint teams, and ensuring seamless integration of web services and databases to meet organizational goals while e...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Unlock potential by leading full-stack Java development teams to drive innovative AI solutions. Lead architecture and design while mentoring engineers, ensuring scalable and secure enterprise systems...
2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Developer Experience
$179K - $232K *
Deliver innovative solutions by optimizing developer infrastructures, enhancing integration of hybrid tools, and streamlining workflows for improved productivity across diverse engineering teams and p...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Software Development Engineer, Full Stack
$170K - $200K *
Shape the future of financial technology by developing seamless web applications. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create high-quality software that enhances user experience and drives strategic inn...
3 days ago
$130K - $147K *
Join a dynamic team as an Engineering Manager, leading innovative projects that enhance product development, streamline processes, and drive efficiency. Leverage your expertise to resolve challenges a...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Enterprise Implementation Engineer
$100K - $120K *
Elevate customer success by implementing privacy-first healthcare marketing solutions. As an Implementation Engineer, you'll guide clients through technical setups, ensuring optimal performance and co...
1 week ago
$88K - $165K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of data collaboration by designing and delivering secure, scalable solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance our privacy-first platform while collaborating wi...
5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to develop and customize software solutions, leveraging your expertise in Java, AWS, and agile methodologies. Collaborate on innovative projects that meet client needs while enhanc...
2 weeks ago
Senior Data Integration Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Lead the design and optimization of scalable ETL/ELT pipelines while enhancing data integration and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive architectural decisions and automate workf...
2 weeks ago
Software Engineer 4 (Commercial Nuclear)
$113K - $178K *
Drive your career with a senior role focused on software development for control room simulators, collaborating with engineers to enhance plant models and ensure high-quality deliverables in a dynamic...
4 days ago
Staff Application Security Engineer
$182K - $215K *
Join our team to oversee application security, manage vulnerability pipelines, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security practices. Drive incident response and advocate for security a...
2 weeks ago
Senior Embedded Software Developer
$110K - $130K *
Engage in the development of safety-critical embedded software while leading teams, designing systems, and enhancing applications for heavy equipment and driver-assistance technologies. Drive innovati...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $120K *
Lead the charge in quality engineering for critical assessment platforms, driving testing excellence and automation maturity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and scalabil...
1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer - SMB (Hyrbid)
$98K - $140K *
Deliver innovative software solutions by designing, implementing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Mentor junior developers while tackling diverse technical challenges in a fast-paced en...
2 weeks ago
Software Engineer III, Android - Cal AI
$135K - $165K *
Elevate user experiences by developing innovative iOS applications that enhance health and fitness journeys. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features while mentoring ju...
3 days ago
Quality Engineer - E2E Testing
$76K - $150K *
Champion quality assurance by leading end-to-end testing initiatives, driving automation strategies, and ensuring high-quality releases across complex enterprise applications with a focus on modern fr...
1 week ago
Senior/Staff Software Engineer (Platform and Execution Model)
$180K - $240K *
Elevate your career by designing and building robust distributed systems. Lead architectural decisions, ensure reliability, and mentor engineers while tackling complex challenges in regulated environm...
1 week ago
Staff Engineer, Software - GenAI
$126K - $215K *
Transform AI experiences by architecting LLM-based agents that integrate with real-world tools, orchestrate tasks, and scale in production. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and ensure high...
4 days ago
$125K - $140K *
Contribute to the evolution of our data architecture and integration patterns, developing and maintaining cloud-native ETL pipelines, and ensuring accurate, reliable data for analytics and decision-ma...
3 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team to drive innovation and lead the transformation of complex systems into scalable, API-first solutions. As an Engineering Manager, you'll foster growth among engineers, ensuring qua...
Reposted 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.