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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$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of developing innovative software solutions, leveraging new technologies and processes. Collaborate closely with customers to create high-quality applications while adapting to evolving...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by maintaining and enhancing cloud-based platforms for autonomous farming technology, ensuring efficient data processing and robust performance for user interfaces and vehicle operati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $300K *

Unlock innovative data solutions by designing, building, and maintaining robust data pipelines. Join a team focused on enhancing a vast research infrastructure that supports diverse asset classes in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the development of a robust Kubernetes control plane, enhancing multi-cloud infrastructure and driving scalable architecture for enterprise-grade cloud services...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Innovate core infrastructure and systems for agent-native applications, ensuring high availability and performance while enabling a culture of developer efficiency and confidence in delivery...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative software solutions by designing, developing, and testing systems-level software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet operational specifications and enhance SAP functionali...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$96K - $154K *

Develop and maintain quality software for internal stakeholders, focusing on Python and AWS. Collaborate in an Agile environment, define architecture, and mentor junior developers while enhancing lega...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $245K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading the design and implementation of scalable systems and APIs. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences while mentoring engineers and driving...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate healthcare delivery by developing AI solutions that enhance operations and resident experiences. Collaborate with teams to automate processes and improve clinical decision-making in senior ca...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $140K *

Transform business challenges into innovative software solutions by leveraging your expertise in Ruby on Rails and React. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality code, troubles...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$63K - $127K *

Champion innovative solutions by engaging in full stack software development for telecommunications and cybersecurity challenges, driving strategic initiatives to advance cutting-edge research and enh...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$63K - $127K *

Develop advanced networking software solutions targeting cybersecurity challenges, working across full stack development from infrastructure to application. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment d...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $190K *

Unlock your potential as you build and maintain integrations that connect security tools to enhance customer workflows. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, deliver, and support reliable solutio...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of high-security software solutions for government clients, ensuring seamless deployment and compliance by integrating innovative technologies in air-gapped environments while col...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Optimize full-stack development by owning feature delivery from ideation to production. Collaborate across teams to balance speed and user value while driving measurable business impact through clear...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Innovate strategies for growth by leveraging AI, automation, and data pipelines to build scalable systems that enhance demand and pipeline generation. You will own the technical aspects that drive Eon...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$73K - $174K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and develop innovative technology solutions that enhance client experiences and drive business value in a dynamic, agile envi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $196K *

Unlock potential by enhancing system reliability and observability for resilient production environments. Collaborate across teams to develop automation and tooling that improves incident response, op...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $140K *

Drive technical leadership for customer deployments, ensuring solutions meet requirements from design to delivery. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and maintain quality throughout the project...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Innovate and lead the technical vision for large-scale product systems, driving cross-functional initiatives and engineering excellence while mentoring teams to enhance growth and impact across multip...

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4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Build robust software solutions that enhance portfolio management and trading systems. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to deliver impactful features while driving DevOps practices and impr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Drive the design and implementation of low-latency trading systems, collaborating with strategy teams to enhance software for market connectivity and execution, while ensuring optimal performance and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative automation solutions by leveraging Python and AI technologies in revenue cycle management, ensuring compliance, enhancing efficiency, and collaborating across teams within the heal...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Deliver innovative solutions by enhancing AI agent capabilities, debugging runtime issues, and building testing tools. Collaborate closely with client data and improve system performance in a dynamic...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$152K - $205K *

Champion the development of scalable blockchain systems and APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance payment solutions while troubleshooting issues and ensuring high-quality code deliv...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.