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 *

Advance the design and implementation of electrical distribution systems for autonomous vehicles, ensuring robust architectures and seamless integration across teams from concept to production...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $255K *

Shape the future of cloud security by designing and implementing robust controls. Guide integrations in DevOps, perform comprehensive assessments, and mentor teams to reduce risks in AWS and mobile in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$146K - $206K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance high-traffic web experiences, driving consumer acquisition through innovative marketing technology and experimentation. Collaborate across functions to deliver reliable...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$129K - $217K *

Join a team that shapes innovative web and mobile applications while mentoring peers and advocating for best practices in a collaborative environment. Lead projects from design to delivery and impact...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of customer relationships by driving value and retention for large organizations, collaborating closely with sales and product teams to ensure success and growth through data-driven i...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $237K *

Shape the future of secure member authentication by leading a senior team in building innovative identity solutions. Drive technical decisions and design across the customer identity stack, ensuring r...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of innovative observability solutions, leveraging your expertise in Go and network protocols to enhance network automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team, enhancing and managing AWS infrastructure for a high-traffic platform. Take ownership of operational tasks, ensuring reliability and automation for seamless servi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $160K *

Take ownership of complex projects and drive technical direction in a dynamic environment. You'll play a crucial role in enhancing product functionality and infrastructure to accelerate growth and imp...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $198K *

Advance data infrastructure by designing and implementing robust systems for data processing, discovery, and lineage, empowering engineering teams to leverage expansive data for machine learning and a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Optimize our platform as a Full Stack Engineer by building scalable services and user-friendly interfaces. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovations and improvements in a dynamic, f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$224K - $431K *

Champion the development of a cloud-native attestation platform, ensuring integrity and authenticity of systems at scale. Lead multi-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable cloud services with a...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building AI agent discovery across cloud platforms and endpoints. Develop security assessments for AI agents that enhance the overall governance within our AI security framework, re...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $253K *

Lead the charge in managing a project team focused on high voltage substations, overseeing design, analysis, and implementation to modernize the electric grid while ensuring projects meet client speci...

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2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$165K - $253K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in utility transmission projects, managing engineers and designers while overseeing high voltage substations from concept through completion, ensuring efficiency...

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in validating cutting-edge IoT and computer vision products. Drive team performance and ensure product quality through strategic testing and integration across hardware, software, and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Innovate with us to create stunning UI elements and dynamic JavaScript systems. Oversee project priorities and meet deadlines while delivering exceptional web development solutions...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower your software engineering career by directing AI to deliver full-stack solutions. You'll manage end-to-end feature development, leveraging AWS and AI tools to enhance productivity and quality...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping secure enterprise network infrastructures. Utilize your expertise in network design, security, and automation to tackle complex challenges and ensure compliance while suppor...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $223K *

Innovate reliable cloud infrastructure across Azure and Google Cloud, designing extensible solutions, optimizing deployment practices, and enhancing system security for improved efficiency and service...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Product Engineer, leading system architecture and development within a collaborative product and engineering environment, ensuring scalable solutions that enhance user exp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining automation in PCB component placement. Lead the charge in developing and maintaining cutting-edge AI solutions, leveraging machine learning and optimization technologies...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $195K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing software for next-gen SoCs, enhancing performance and efficiency in datacenter products. Collaborate on cutting-edge ARM architecture and drive innovation...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $100K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing autonomous system requirements, integrating innovative technologies with a focus on document clarity and stakeholder communication, ensuring delivery of high...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$179K - $341K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance C#/.NET integration for Unity Engine, driving performance and reliability. Collaborate with experts to deliver key technical solutions and advocate best practices for de...

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5 days 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.