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 - $140K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Project Engineer, leading complex projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring technical excellence while fostering strong client relationships and meeting project objective...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead software engineers in delivering scalable digital solutions. Drive innovation across enterprise platforms, eCommerce systems, and AI services while modernizing legacy a...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in designing advanced security systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects. Engage with clients and mentor staff while ensuring sustainable pra...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $135K *

Unlock potential by building and maintaining scalable data pipelines for GenAI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data compliance, governance, and access control, enabling se...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $250K *

Join us to architect and lead the development of scalable fintech solutions. As a technical leader, you'll drive innovation, mentor teams, and ensure architectural integrity while shaping the future o...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading data initiatives and shaping insights through collaboration with stakeholders. Drive innovative BI solutions, ensuring clarity and reliability in analysis, while guidi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $128K *

Join a team that's transforming customer experiences through innovative technology solutions. This role involves designing, developing, and supporting web applications and integrations that enhance op...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's transforming logistics through cutting-edge backend systems. Leverage AI and analytics to provide decision intelligence and scalable solutions that empower customers in a fast-paced...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $276K *

Accelerate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on building scalable financial engagement solutions for students. Collaborate cross-functionally, drive technical excellence, and help shape pr...

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2 weeks ago

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

$221K - $279K *

Lead the technical execution of Android experiences, enhancing mobile application performance and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address complex customer and operational needs in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing a cutting-edge AI product, managing a high-performing team of engineers while ensuring quality, reliability, and speed in delivery. Collaborate closely with Product and D...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $199K *

Champion the development of innovative, scalable backend systems that enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Lead engineering practices driving technical excellence while mentoring teams...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage with us to enhance Android automation testing. Collaborate in designing robust test frameworks, ensuring quality through innovative CI/CD integration, and optimizing app performance across devi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Grow expertise in advanced BAS applications while mentoring peers, troubleshooting complex systems, and supporting projects throughout their lifecycle to drive success and foster innovation in buildin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $234K *

Lead the charge in architecting and delivering robust identity and authentication solutions. Drive cross-team initiatives, enhance engineering standards, and mentor talent to elevate technical excelle...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Engineer cutting-edge evaluation methodologies to ensure AI model quality. Play a key role in building scalable infrastructure while collaborating with Research and engineering teams to uphold perform...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $170K *

Advance your career by designing and delivering scalable software solutions. Collaborate with teams to address challenges while enhancing product quality and performance in the healthcare supply chain...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the transformation of our cloud-based application support by driving incident resolution, enhancing system reliability, and mentoring team members. Shape operational excellence through automation...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $260K *

Lead the charge in architecting scalable cloud-native platforms and APIs, driving technical strategy and engineering excellence while mentoring teams to enhance productivity and deliver innovative AI...

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $250K *

Innovate high-performance trading systems by designing and optimizing market data applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance concurrency, throu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $153K *

Champion innovative AI-driven self-service solutions, enhancing employee experiences through ServiceNow. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes, ensuring high-quality engineering from design t...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $183K *

Transform the Salesforce platform for enterprise operations by architecting scalable solutions, integrating AI capabilities, and ensuring technical excellence throughout implementation and sustainabil...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $260K *

Join us to lead technical innovations in software systems and architect scalable solutions. Drive cultural change and mentor engineers while shaping the future of software development at an organizati...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $260K *

Inspire change in software development by leading technical direction and fostering a culture of ownership. Shape innovative systems with lasting impact across teams while mentoring engineers to enhan...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $260K *

Shape the future of software development by leading impactful engineering initiatives, mentoring talent, and driving innovation across diverse systems to enhance capabilities and organizational growth...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.