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.
Senior Attack Engineer, External
$206K - $242K *
Transform external attack capabilities by developing scalable workflows and automating reconnaissance processes. Drive innovation in offensive security, mentor teammates, and contribute to a high-impa...
Today
Lead Software Engineer (Remote)
$126K - $157K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of software development by leading high-impact projects. Leverage your extensive experience to drive innovation, mentor others, and collaborate with diverse teams...
2 weeks ago
$75K - $158K *
Unlock potential by ensuring data quality and integrity in large-scale SAP implementations. Collaborate in a dynamic Agile environment, validating and testing complex data flows to support transportat...
Reposted 4 days ago
Senior Engineer, Mission Planning
$120K - $145K *
Innovate in mission planning by developing autonomous operations for satellite constellations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, prototype code, and optimize algorithms...
1 week ago
$100K - $150K *
Lead the charge in enhancing infrastructure reliability and automation for large-scale game development projects, collaborating with teams to implement cloud solutions and streamline CI/CD processes...
Today
$90K - $110K *
Transform customer engagement by delivering tailored product demonstrations, guiding technical discussions, and architecting solutions that meet unique educational needs across diverse sectors...
5 days ago
Lead Software Engineer - Java, React
$110K - $130K *
Build innovative software solutions by leveraging your expertise in full stack development, cloud technologies, and Agile methodologies. Collaborate with teams to drive application delivery and mentor...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Engage in a pivotal role driving software development and automation testing, utilizing Java and Agile methodologies. Collaborate across multiple platforms to deliver high-quality products while leadi...
3 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, Security
$160K - $220K *
Lead architectural initiatives in security engineering, driving innovation in identity management and authentication systems while ensuring the safety of patient records and intellectual property acro...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead the design and implementation of scalable enterprise SaaS applications. Leverage advanced architectural patterns to enhance application performance and maintainability in a collaborative and inno...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's redefining B2B product design by optimizing user experiences across diverse workflows, integrating AI-powered features, and creating impactful solutions for multiple user types. You...
2 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer - Backend
$185K - $200K *
Champion robust backend architecture and distributed systems, guiding technical direction and establishing best practices. Collaborate across teams to build resilient, scalable applications and optimi...
1 week ago
Growth Engineer, Developer Platform
$200K - $322K *
Lead the charge in driving open source adoption and governance. Manage community infrastructure, contributor pathways, and post-launch plans to ensure sustainable project growth and engagement across...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $120K *
Contribute to the design and automation of cloud-native solutions in AWS, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement Infrastructure as Code and enhance cloud observability, ensuring secure...
Today
Lead AI Engineer with agentic coding harnesses
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in evolving our AI systems by developing innovative agentic software tools, ensuring performance and reliability while collaborating with AI agents to transform code delivery into a se...
2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer (Big Data)
$135K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team to architect and enhance scalable data pipelines, delivering actionable security insights. Collaborate across disciplines to support large data volumes and refine algorithms, makin...
2 weeks ago
Security Engineer, Nation State
$150K - $180K *
Shape the future of security by leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance incident detection and response capabilities. Collaborate with diverse teams to identify risks, develop automation, and...
2 weeks ago
Senior AI Engineer/ AI Agents Development
$135K - $160K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of AI integration in product development. Lead the creation of an AI-native PDLC framework, enhancing workflows through innovative AI solutions while collaboratin...
2 weeks ago
$105K - $155K *
Shape project success by leading engineering efforts, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within scope...
2 weeks ago
$94K - $179K *
Lead the charge in designing and developing sophisticated software systems. Mentor engineers, oversee project teams, and ensure high-quality, agile delivery of software solutions that meet business ob...
4 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, Maps Services
$162K - $290K *
Shape the technical direction of a geospatial platform, building scalable systems and APIs that enhance location-aware experiences across products, while collaborating with teams to drive innovation a...
1 week ago
$94K - $179K *
Join a team that's dedicated to designing and developing high-quality software solutions. Lead agile projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure robust application systems that meet user needs and i...
2 weeks ago
Lead Backend Engineer - DPS Core & Data Engine Squad
$119K - $165K *
Shape the future by optimizing database performance and modernizing critical systems. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance claims management experiences through innovative engineering solutions...
Reposted today
Senior Engineering Manager - Tenant
$208K - $234K *
Drive the growth of Honeycomb Private Cloud by leading a senior engineering team, enhancing customer relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple engineering domains. Collaborate...
6 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that values innovation in design across diverse markets. As a key leader, you'll mentor others, ensure quality, and engage clients while driving projects to successful completion within a...
2 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.