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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$147K - $240K *

Accelerate security innovation by leading a dynamic engineering team to embed application security practices across software development, ensuring robust cybersecurity while balancing speed and qualit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining application security by leading a dynamic engineering group. You'll enhance cybersecurity practices, influence architecture, and drive measurable risk reduction while fos...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Drive technical solutions and client satisfaction as you partner with internal teams, enhancing client engagement through innovative use of our solutions, troubleshooting complex integrations, and fos...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$167K - $245K *

Execute the development and enhancement of runtime security features for Windows-based systems. Collaborate with teams to design efficient endpoints, contributing security and reliability across diver...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$138K - $175K *

Lead the charge in driving digital marketing solutions by leveraging your expertise as a Solution Architect. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize customer engagements and ensure success...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in ensuring the quality and reliability of our SaaS cardiac device management platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute comprehensive testing and advocate for seamle...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion the management of mainframe outsourcing, ensuring optimal performance and vendor accountability while providing technical leadership and support for mainframe technologies across the organiza...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that’s dedicated to innovation and quality in software by leading automation testing efforts. As a pivotal Senior QA Engineer, you’ll enhance user experience through rigorous testing and c...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $203K *

Lead the charge in engineering execution across the program lifecycle, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive program success and deliver...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $133K *

Elevate developer experience by building CI pipelines and observability tools. Collaborate across teams to enhance software delivery, automate processes, and ensure reliable production environments in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by designing and building cutting-edge AI systems for enterprise clients. Collaborate in a hands-on environment, where your work directly impacts success through innovation and cli...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $130K *

Lead the modernization of software solutions, driving engineering practices and hands-on design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance freight operations through innovative cloud-native s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$115K - $173K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic sales team as a Solutions Engineer, where you'll leverage technical expertise to drive sales, support customers, and deliver innovative F5 solutions that bridg...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $156K *

Unlock your potential as a Solutions Engineer, driving sales success by leveraging technical expertise to address customer challenges and deliver F5 solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to achieve...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $222K *

Drive innovation by delivering high-quality web applications and interactive dashboards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities and build resilient APIs in a fast-paced...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of product quality by designing automated tests and performance evaluations, ensuring reliability and scalability in complex systems. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$60K - $142K *

Lead the design and development of innovative automation solutions across multiple platforms, enhancing client experiences and operational efficiency while driving technical direction and agile practi...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive platform architecture and strategy, owning scalable production environments. Lead cross-team collaboration, mentor engineers, and advocate for DevSecOps practices while solving complex technical...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by designing and automating a global network infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to enhance observability and streamline processes. Embrace a continuous learning culture while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving Mergers & Acquisitions success by leading Dynamics 365 configuration and customization efforts. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize business processes and ensure seaml...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$133K - $190K *

Drive innovation as you lead the design and deployment of scalable AI-native platforms, blending advanced technologies with enterprise systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure high performance and...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in technical project management for energy initiatives. Oversee installations, ensure quality, and drive projects from kickoff to completion while building critical partnerships and im...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing network automation and support for critical U.S. Government missions. Collaborate with engineers to improve processes, maintain CI/CD pipelines, and develop automation too...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $140K *

Design and drive retail display engineering solutions, ensuring functionality and cost-efficiency from concept through production. Collaborate across teams to deliver precise engineering outputs while...

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

$150K - $180K *

Engineer cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure for financial markets. Drive architecture, design proofs of concept, and ensure interoperability while collaborating with teams to meet institutional re...

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6 days 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.