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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior or Staff Software Engineer
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$130K - $160K *
Create seamless user experiences by developing robust APIs and integrating third-party software. Collaborate with teams to design systems that prioritize performance and maintainability while tackling...
1 week ago
Senior Engineering Manager, Agent Platform & Growth
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's redefining the onboarding experience for human and AI agents by leading innovative UX and engineering teams. Drive growth through strategic roadmap ownership, hands-on leadership, a...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Staff Software Development Engineer
$152K - $190K *
Develop high-performance networking solutions using Rust for a secure client connector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance code quality and implement impactful features while addressin...
1 week ago
$200K - $275K *
Partner with us to drive technical solutions for enterprise clients, showcasing product value through demos and proof-of-concept activities. Collaborate with sales and technical teams to enhance custo...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by delivering robust data pipelines and fostering a data-driven culture. Collaborate with teams to enhance data quality and streamline analytics, ultimately driving impactful insights...
Reposted 5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Engineer innovative solutions as you build and scale our platform, collaborating across the tech stack. Contribute to key decisions and shape our engineering culture in a dynamic, fast-paced environme...
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Staff Software Engineer - Fintech
$225K - $325K *
Elevate your career by driving innovation in FinTech. As a key engineer, you'll shape the future of revenue management systems, ensuring accuracy and reliability while collaborating across teams to op...
1 week ago
$115K - $135K *
Unlock potential by designing and integrating complex environmental datasets. Engage with stakeholders to ensure accurate data representation while driving technical solutions and data governance in a...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by leading a technical team to enhance collaboration tools in a dynamic, cloud-based environment. Engage with federal clients, drive Agile practices, and ensure toolset efficiency...
3 weeks ago
Staff Product Manager, AI Software Factory PLG
$168K - $285K *
Champion the adoption of AI-powered software solutions, guiding developers from discovery to value realization. Drive product strategy and enhance user experiences across teams, ensuring seamless inte...
1 week ago
$165K - $230K *
Lead the charge in building and shipping innovative features across web and iOS platforms. Own the entire development process, from problem definition to iteration, while mentoring engineers and influ...
1 week ago
Engineering Manager, Cloud Engineering
$163K - $224K *
Help us lead and develop a senior Cloud Engineering team focused on operational excellence, infrastructure stability, and impactful migration programs that drive growth and efficiency within our cloud...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$135K - $216K *
Lead the design and development of robust backend services for secure satellite communications. Collaborate across teams to implement scalable architectures, automate processes, and ensure compliance...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Remote)
$120K - $145K *
Shape the future of data engineering by designing and implementing scalable full stack solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data integrity and drive innovative projects in a d...
2 days ago
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Remote)
$133K - $170K *
Transform the future of data engineering by leading full-stack development initiatives, building scalable applications, and enhancing data integrity in a collaborative environment focused on innovatio...
3 days ago
$92K - $115K *
Transform Technology operations by designing and implementing automation solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and support continuous improvement across various teams and projects...
2 weeks ago
Principal Product Manager, AI Software Factory
$150K - $180K *
Transform the software development landscape by defining a cohesive end-to-end experience, integrating planning to verification workflows across teams. Lead product strategy and execution, influencing...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in engineering management, facilitating industry standards and guidance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop technical reports and oversee project execution while drivin...
3 weeks ago
Staff Application & Product Security Engineer
$160K - $180K *
Unlock potential by leading application security initiatives, enhancing product security, and driving secure development practices. Collaborate with engineering teams to establish standards, manage vu...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $100K *
Shape the future of cloud security by embedding automated guardrails and compliance controls into CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate across teams to enhance software delivery while ensuring a secure, scalab...
1 week ago
$154K - $199K *
Lead and grow a software engineering team to enhance our clearing systems. Foster collaboration, streamline processes, and apply domain expertise in clearing and post-trade processing for successful d...
4 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Elevate your career by managing IT operations, vendor relationships, and internal projects. Lead endpoint management and ensure service quality while driving technology transitions and compliance init...
2 weeks ago
Manager Systems Engineering 2 - Targeting Integration & Test
$153K - $230K *
Empower a team of SEIT engineers, balancing management duties with program support. Drive technical excellence and innovation in systems engineering practices, ensuring adherence to quality standards...
Reposted 6 days ago
$80K - $100K *
Optimize software solutions by developing, integrating, and supporting applications within an ICAM workstream, ensuring high quality and security standards. Collaborate in CI/CD environments and provi...
3 weeks ago
Where can I find $100K+ jobs in Illinois?
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?
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?
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?
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.