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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$125K - $150K *

Innovate within a dynamic engineering team, driving robust backend solutions for user-centric products while enhancing platform reliability and efficiency across various projects in a collaborative en...

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$131K - $205K *

Engage in the design and evaluation of electric power generation projects. Provide technical support and owner’s engineering services, focusing on thermal power systems. Collaborate on project develop...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $152K *

Lead the charge in providing development support and engineering services for electric power projects, focusing on technical evaluations, design reviews, and economic analysis. Collaborate with client...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$250K - $270K *

Lead the charge in enhancing the guest web ordering experience by managing a team of full-stack engineers. Drive product innovation, optimize conversion rates, and ensure engineering excellence across...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$185K - $297K *

Elevate your engineering career by leading test automation and quality architecture for cloud and mobile systems. Shape technical vision, mentor engineers, and drive AI-first automation strategies whi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $204K *

Architect AI-driven HR solutions, optimize workflows, and lead cross-functional teams to enhance global associate experiences while ensuring compliance and security across scalable systems...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $204K *

Unlock potential by leading transformative HR tech solutions and AI innovations. Design, build, and deploy autonomous systems while collaborating across teams to optimize associate experiences on an e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to bridge design and engineering, enhancing UI systems and creating reusable components that elevate product quality and speed. Collaborate across teams to build, evolve, and maint...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$206K - $257K *

Pioneer significant advancements in software development as you mentor engineers and lead cross-functional teams, driving product success while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $214K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-centric web experiences powered by machine learning. Drive full-cycle software development while mentoring others and ensuring high-quality, scal...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$179K - $204K *

Join us to drive digital transformation and innovate HR solutions using cutting-edge technologies. Leverage your full-stack development skills to optimize complex processes and enhance the associate e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Architect solutions to enhance DevOps teams' security by managing pre-sales technical support, conducting product demos, and serving as a subject matter expert in CI/CD integrations and workflows. Eng...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $220K *

Unlock your potential as a Staff Full-Stack Product Engineer, driving impactful software solutions and collaborating with partners to enhance enterprise deployments. Join us in shaping the future of A...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $232K *

Lead the evolution of our data platform to enhance analytics and machine learning capabilities. Collaborate cross-functionally to architect robust data solutions that empower teams to leverage insight...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K *

Take ownership of innovative cloud security solutions by engineering autonomous AI tools that meet complex requirements, ensuring robust security and efficiency in high-velocity environments. Drive pr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join us to create cutting-edge solutions for data management in maritime security. You'll work on impactful projects, collaborating on application development, data modeling, and machine learning, all...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $145K *

Lead the development and enhancement of modern web applications using Java, Spring, and Angular. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver reliable solutions while men...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $280K *

Join us to architect and build a cutting-edge web platform, driving marketing innovation through AI agents. Own technical decisions, enhance user experiences, and ensure seamless integration with our...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $231K *

Join a team that's redefining software supply chain security. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead backend system design, API development, and cross-team collaboration, driving impactful solution...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $192K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical direction of a data product team, driving architecture and design decisions while collaborating closely with engineers and product managers to deliver impactf...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $100K *

Elevate public safety solutions by implementing and supporting Emergency Call Handling systems. This remote role requires extensive travel and expertise in cloud technologies, ensuring seamless deploy...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$242K - $303K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative solutions and optimizing our payment processing systems. Engage in high-impact technical initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead projects...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $180K *

Drive engineering excellence and innovation by leading a globally distributed team in automation and AI workflows, enabling seamless internal integrations while enhancing productivity and employee exp...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate and enhance software solutions by designing, implementing, and maintaining high-quality code that meets customer needs while fostering team growth and collaboration...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering outstanding technical support and case management for complex escalated issues, ensuring customer success and trust while collaborating with teams to provide timely, high...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.