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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$130K - $155K *

Drive technical excellence by leading full-stack architecture, mentoring engineers, and shaping scalable systems that support our rapid growth while delivering resilient applications for customers and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $179K *

Help us design and develop innovative cloud-native applications that optimize user experience and integrate advanced AI capabilities, ensuring scalability and security across multiple layers of our ar...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Join our dynamic team as you lead Methods and Insights, driving engineering excellence through effective people management, operational delivery, and innovative system building. Empower engineers to t...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $170K *

Lead the charge in transforming customer integrations by driving technical discovery, scoping complex implementations, and ensuring successful onboarding for high-stakes accounts. Collaborate closely...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $185K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative infrastructure solutions for scalable deployments, collaborating with customers to refine requirements, and enhancing operational efficiency through automation a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $230K *

Join our team to lead the development of automated test software for Radio Frequency Counter Measure products, ensuring robust manufacturing processes and innovative solutions in a dynamic environment...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$63K - $129K *

Contribute to system quality by executing test cases, analyzing requirements, and validating functionality to ensure compliance and stability in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with teams to enh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of maritime data management and AI. You'll develop cutting-edge applications and enhance warfighter capabilities through innovative data solutions...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Innovate your career by leading SaaS modernization projects, enhancing delivery efficiency through AI and automation. Drive customer success by transforming legacy systems into scalable, sustainable s...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $112K *

Drive the development of embedded software for hydraulic steering and braking systems, enhancing agricultural machinery performance while ensuring functional safety standards. Collaborate within a tea...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $225K *

Unlock potential by building and operating a cutting-edge data platform that drives trading analysis and decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data reliability and governa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $179K *

Innovate data-driven solutions by designing and implementing analytics products that enhance Human Capital services, ensuring data integrity and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional t...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing secure, scalable network infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, reliability, and security while driving project...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to design and implement secure, scalable network solutions. Leverage your expertise in networking technologies to enhance performance and reliability while collaborating with cross-fun...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation as you design complex electrical systems, lead projects, mentor teams, and ensure high-quality deliverables. Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams, utilizing advanced BI...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative cloud-native microservices solutions, enhancing system observability, and guiding a team to achieve project success and architectural resilience for a top-tier...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing cloud-native microservices solutions, guiding a team to enhance architecture and performance while driving tech innovation across multiple projects in a thriving environm...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge C++ applications that enhance trading systems. Collaborate closely with traders and engineers, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship in a fast-paced en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $131K *

Transform engineering projects by leading design teams, managing deliverables, and ensuring quality standards. Collaborate across disciplines to drive project success while maintaining effective commu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $202K *

Engineer robust data platforms by designing scalable pipelines and APIs that support AI-driven healthcare applications, ensuring high performance, security, and operational excellence in a collaborati...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Elevate productivity by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement AI-driven tools and workflows that enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement, while shipping code...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Drive the design and development of robotics middleware and frameworks on embedded Linux. Engage in cross-functional collaboration, technical design, and system-level troubleshooting to enhance softwa...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Champion security excellence by driving secure SDLC practices, managing compliance, and leading incident response. Collaborate with DevOps and ensure robust risk management practices to protect vital...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $209K *

Drive product innovation by collaborating with design and engineering teams, mentoring peers, and enhancing front-end strategies to create inclusive experiences that engage and delight users...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$107K - $132K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud services and authentication systems. As a key contributor, you'll design, build, and maintain scalable, secure solutions while collaborating with cross-f...

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1 week 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.