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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$78K - $98K *

Shape the future of AEC workflows by leading product ownership and Agile delivery for an Engineering Tools team. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize needs, validate outcomes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate our search capabilities by architecting high-scale solutions, leading multi-quarter transformations, and ensuring operational excellence across a global cloud infrastructure while mentoring em...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $121K *

Drive the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise applications, emphasizing Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Pages. Collaborate in Agile teams to enhance scalability and support critical bu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $175K *

Explore a unique opportunity to drive innovation in education technology, taking ownership of product features from design to deployment. Work in a dynamic environment focusing on user experience, sec...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$152K - $259K *

Transform security analysis by leading the development of a static analysis engine. Shape technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive initiatives that enhance code security and performance across...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$217K - $303K *

Lead the charge in evolving a cohesive design system for Android, enhancing UI architecture and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build reusable components and improve accessibil...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $205K *

Join a dynamic team to lead AI agent deployments in healthcare. Leverage your software engineering expertise and client-facing skills to drive technical delivery, influence product development, and en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $160K *

Engineer scalable cloud platforms by automating processes and enhancing reliability. Collaborate with teams to streamline deployments and ensure secure, resilient infrastructure that meets evolving bu...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$140K - $170K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic team in developing secure access solutions. Drive technical direction, manage project delivery, and mentor engineers while balancing customer reliability with...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $119K *

Contribute to manufacturing excellence by supporting production, driving process improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance IRCM products. Engage in troubleshooting, design...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate your career by designing and optimizing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure high availability for glo...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$143K - $238K *

Lead the charge in software verification and validation for flight systems, delivering quality assurance on critical projects such as NASA’s Artemis program through rigorous testing and automation ini...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$162K - $211K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to build and maintain production platforms, driving architectural decisions and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring system reliability and integration with IT Sec...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$235K - $310K *

Tackle high-impact projects as a Senior Software Engineer, leading full project lifecycles, optimizing performance, and mentoring others to deliver excellent e-commerce technology solutions that enhan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $170K *

Lead the development and execution of innovative banking technology solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable, compliant applications while mentoring junior team members across diver...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $127K *

Engage in innovative electrical engineering, overseeing system design, construction documentation, and project management. Collaborate effectively with teams to ensure compliance and successfully impl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $194K *

Engage with the developer community as you advocate for our platform, creating compelling content, conducting demos, and gathering feedback to enhance product features, all while building relationship...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $132K *

Join a team that's innovating embedded software solutions for Linux-based systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain applications, ensuring high-quality standard...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$210K - $247K *

Elevate application security by leading initiatives and shaping best practices across multiple programming languages, while collaborating with engineering teams to ensure that security is integrated a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Build and scale robust compute systems for investment professionals, ensuring reliability and efficiency. Collaborate with developers to establish standards and enhance infrastructure, while participa...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform the cloud communication landscape by optimizing existing systems, driving AI innovations, and mentoring teams. Lead complex integrations and troubleshoot major incidents to enhance performan...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize machine certificate-based authentication for Windows endpoints, integrating with existing PKI and security solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure secure device authentication and manage...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $87K *

Lead the charge in after-sales support by ensuring optimal performance of automation systems through maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enha...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform cloud infrastructure for higher education products by designing, building, and operating AWS and Azure environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability, automate processes, and me...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$175K - $350K *

Advance your skills by tackling complex engineering challenges and driving impactful product development. Join a dynamic, hands-on environment where you have the freedom and responsibility to shape so...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.