Explore $100K+ Jobs in Illinois

Find high-paying career opportunities across Illinois with Ladders. Browse vetted professional jobs offering salaries of $100,000 or more, from openings in Chicago to roles in cities and communities throughout the state. Whether you’re ready to take the next step in your career or explore a new industry, discover Illinois positions that match your experience and goals.

Career Opportunities Across Illinois

Illinois offers a broad range of professional opportunities, with a concentration of employers and roles in the Chicago area and opportunities across the rest of the state. Explore positions in fields such as finance, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, consulting, and business leadership. Available roles and compensation vary by employer, location, and experience.

Find a Role That Fits Your Experience

Use Ladders to explore professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review job details, compare opportunities, and focus your search on the locations, industries, and responsibilities that align with your career plans. Check listings for requirements, work arrangements, and compensation details.

Advance Your Career in Illinois

Start your search for a high-paying job in Illinois by browsing current listings and applying to roles that fit your qualifications. New opportunities can become available over time, so check back regularly to find the latest vetted professional jobs on Ladders.

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$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...

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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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Yesterday

  •   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...

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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...

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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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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $240K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build AI infrastructure, ensure reliability and security, and guide technical direction while fostering engineer development. Lead innovative projects that e...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

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5 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...

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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

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in AI integration across diverse products. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll enhance capabilities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure secure...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Reimagine your career as a Solutions Engineer, collaborating with Sales to craft tailored product demonstrations addressing aviation sector challenges, while influencing product development through cu...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $155K *

Shape the future of Finance Technology by leading strategic initiatives, managing critical workstreams, and driving operational excellence across Sales Audit, Procure-to-Pay, and Compliance to enhance...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Empower transformative telehealth solutions by designing and implementing robust software infrastructure. Join a dynamic team to innovate, automate, and streamline applications, impacting the healthca...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $145K *

Lead the charge in engineering and project management for manufacturing operations while overseeing projects from scope development to implementation, ensuring operational excellence and compliance wi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $145K *

Advance your career by providing engineering and project management services to elevate manufacturing operations. Manage key projects, lead technical initiatives, and drive efficiency while ensuring p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$135K - $185K *

Grow your career with an innovative team shaping data engineering through AI. Lead and mentor skilled engineers, design robust data pipelines, and drive industry-best practices for a data-driven futur...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of $100,000+ jobs can I find in Illinois?question toggle

    Illinois listings may include professional and leadership roles in areas such as finance, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, consulting, and business operations. Job availability and qualifications vary by employer.

  • Are there high-paying jobs outside Chicago?question toggle

    Yes. While many opportunities are based in the Chicago area, listings may also be available in other Illinois cities and communities. Search by location to explore current openings.

  • How can I find Illinois jobs that pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Illinois listings on Ladders and review each job’s salary information, qualifications, location, and work arrangement. Listings feature vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

  • Do Illinois job listings include remote or hybrid roles?question toggle

    Some listings may offer remote or hybrid work, depending on the employer and position. Check each job description for the specific work arrangement.