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.
$90K - $110K *
Drive the charge in engineering excellence by supporting project execution, integration, and evaluation of innovative capabilities within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring alignment with operational...
3 days ago
Sr Manager, Software Engineering
$150K - $165K *
Lead the charge in developing and integrating enterprise-scale solutions for client onboarding and compliance in Commercial Banking. Oversee a team of engineers to deliver innovative, secure applicati...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Marketplace
$130K - $155K *
Join a team that's dedicated to building innovative marketplace solutions. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software, enhancing fle...
2 weeks ago
Frontend Engineer - Top Secret
$103K - $181K *
Join a dynamic team to shape innovative frontend solutions for critical defense applications. Leverage your expertise in React and TypeScript to create intuitive user interfaces that enhance decision...
1 week ago
Staff Software Engineer, Identity & Access - AI Platform
$220K - $260K *
Innovate secure identity management practices by defining and developing authentication, authorization, and delegation systems for agentic AI applications. This role requires a strategic leader with a...
2 weeks ago
$180K - $220K *
Deliver innovative data pipelines for legal records, transforming unstructured data into actionable insights while supporting advanced AI workflows and data quality improvements for robust legal resea...
2 weeks ago
$165K - $166K *
Drive technical excellence by leading cross-functional teams, gathering requirements, and proposing innovative solutions. Mentor peers while managing enhancements and ensuring quality in application d...
1 week ago
Software Engineer II, Monetization Engineering
$123K - $254K *
Architect innovative full-stack solutions that enhance user experiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product development from ideation to release, while ensuring high-quality co...
2 weeks ago
$130K - $180K *
Build a robust data foundation to elevate Market Intelligence. Drive automation and streamline data workflows, enriching insights for research and publishing, while ensuring data integrity and accessi...
Reposted 3 days ago
$113K - $161K *
Unlock potential as a Data/Software Engineer, designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines. Collaborate across Federal Reserve business lines to transform raw data into actionable insights, ensur...
2 weeks ago
Data Engineer (Azure, Fabric, Databricks)
$110K - $130K *
Deliver innovative data solutions by designing and implementing modern data platforms using Microsoft Fabric and Databricks. Collaborate with clients and teams to translate business needs into scalabl...
Yesterday
$200K - $225K *
Lead the charge in optimizing HPC workloads across diverse compute platforms, collaborating with Researchers and Engineers to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability while defining best prac...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Security Engineer - Application Security (Senior)
$100K - $300K *
Join a team that's embedding security into every software development phase, enhancing product safety and reliability while directly influencing our technology offerings. You'll collaborate with engin...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$150K - $220K *
Drive innovation as a Senior AI Software Engineer, shaping AI applications in healthcare. Enhance our technical foundation, lead software design, and advocate for AI workflows, contributing to high-qu...
4 weeks ago
Sr. Software Engineer - Backend
$184K - $211K *
Architect high-quality software solutions, leading complex projects and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring efficient, scalable, and secure development practices across distributed systems...
2 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer - Data
$198K - $297K *
Join us to lead the design and evolution of a cutting-edge Real-Time Analytics Platform, driving high-throughput, low-latency data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scalabi...
3 days ago
Senior Technical Recruiter, Engineering
$110K - $130K *
Elevate talent acquisition at a dynamic tech company by leading comprehensive recruiting strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing candidate experiences to drive sustainable...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$160K - $500K+*
Help us define, design, and validate power architecture for AI data centers, driving innovation in power efficiency and system performance. Collaborate across teams to bring cutting-edge solutions fro...
3 weeks ago
$63K - $127K *
Optimize testing processes for IP/telecommunication systems across diverse hardware platforms. Collaborate with engineers to develop test plans, document defects, and ensure quality in a dynamic lab e...
Reposted 4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Optimize data flow processes by designing and maintaining robust data architectures that ensure growth. Join a team where you’ll collaborate with analysts to create high-quality datasets that drive st...
Reposted today
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
$166K - $230K *
Empower your career as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer focusing on enhancing Lakehouse infrastructure, security, and cost efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize data p...
2 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Lead the charge in nurturing and developing a high-performing software engineering team. Drive execution and innovation while collaborating with product leaders to deliver impactful projects and foste...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Lead Data Integration Engineer
$135K - $160K *
Transform data solutions by architecting enterprise-grade pipelines, leading a high-performing team, and embedding best practices to create scalable, robust data environments for analysis and insights...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Drive success by acting as the technical SME for high-value sales engagements, ensuring seamless solutions that align with client needs across diverse aviation sectors while fostering digital transfor...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Engineering Manager - Machine Learning Data Enablement
$195K - $270K *
Lead a high-performing team to optimize data lifecycle processes for ML models, driving improvements in data evaluation velocity and production readiness by integrating robust infrastructures and fost...
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.