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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$150K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive complex technical initiatives, owning the entire SDLC. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud-native systems that enhance a platform use...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Champion innovative solutions by designing and implementing core platform features, driving the transition to microservices, and collaborating across teams to enhance scalability and flexibility in Io...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$171K - $240K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing travel technology by leading the design and evolution of scalable GenAI services to enhance experiences across global platforms and drive innovation in AI capabiliti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$159K - $254K *

Join a dynamic team to design and deliver innovative Android system applications, enhancing device management and user experience. Collaborate across functions to build scalable solutions that empower...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building scalable software solutions. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll enhance a robust platform, tackle technical challenges, and mentor peers while driving best...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $128K *

Join a dynamic Technology Team to innovate and maintain AWS infrastructure using cutting-edge DevOps practices. You'll automate processes and enhance performance across Windows and Linux environments...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of IT infrastructure and security operations, driving the migration to a Nutanix-based IaaS environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance security, compliance, and automation, utilizin...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $280K *

Lead the charge in building and enhancing high-performance brokerage systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver scalable, low-latency solutions across trading platforms while mentoring sta...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $195K *

Join us to drive end-to-end software delivery for money movement systems, ensuring security and maintainability. You'll own complex features, mentor engineers, and influence design decisions in a coll...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $125K *

Bring your expertise to develop innovative UI solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams and engaging in all phases of software development to enhance our cutting-edge communication technolo...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$131K - $200K *

Empower your career by building innovative solutions that enhance member experiences. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive efficiency and leverage technology, all while contributing to meaningful...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$212K - $265K *

Elevate your career by developing cutting-edge cloud infrastructure that powers seamless operations across teams. Collaborate with talented engineers to enhance reliability, scalability, and efficienc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $160K *

Drive complex projects and technical direction as a Senior Software Engineer, enabling scalable infrastructure and impactful product development within a rapidly growing organization...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $181K *

Champion innovative software solutions for optimal customer experiences. Lead development of full-stack web applications, enhancing shipping logistics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $140K *

Take ownership of building intelligent, cloud-native solutions that streamline radiology workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software, ensuring quality and security...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $107K *

Champion client success by leveraging technical expertise to enhance platform value, optimize workflows, and drive measurable outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative so...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$157K - $184K *

Drive impactful backend services and APIs for customer-facing platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product features in a fast-paced, product-driven environment. Embrace qual...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $225K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to design, develop, and deploy advanced applications for a transformational initiative. Lead technical solutions and mentor engineers while ensuring optimal application...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $184K *

Engineer and elevate our core product by developing innovative features, tools, and infrastructure while collaborating closely with a dedicated team to maintain high-quality standards and drive techni...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $190K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines using Azure, PySpark, and Airflow. Collaborate with teams to ensure data quality and performance while mentoring engineers and drivi...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $259K *

Join a team that's redefining infrastructure management by leading a dedicated group focused on high availability, security, and automation. Drive innovation while mentoring talent and enhancing opera...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $191K *

Innovate by designing and operating scalable data infrastructure for petabytes of data, enabling customer-facing features and analytics across global industries, while enhancing systems for reliabilit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $225K *

Lead the charge in enhancing inventory and supply chain systems through effective planning, optimization, and analytics. Drive technology choices while mentoring a team to ensure high-quality software...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovating mining equipment systems through engineering design, testing, and collaboration. Drive process improvements and ensure compliance with global standards while...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$133K - $146K *

Optimize quality processes and drive continuous improvement to ensure product excellence. Collaborate across teams to resolve quality issues and implement best practices in adherence to industry stand...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.