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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$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...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Lead the end-to-end customer onboarding process, managing cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and value realization. Collaborate with customers to provide expert guidance and drive succes...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $93K *

Drive engineering support by conducting field measurements, observing construction, and creating technical drawings while ensuring compliance with specifications and maintaining data accuracy in a col...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$67K - $102K *

Transform the future of operations by leading process improvement initiatives. Utilize your engineering expertise to enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and ensure excellence across the value chain...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$96K - $127K *

Join a dynamic team to support power system studies and engineering analyses, enhancing your technical skills while collaborating on transmission and distribution projects. Contribute to impactful sol...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of complex technical issues, driving resolution and enhancing customer experience through deep problem-solving and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate user experiences by creating impactful UI for a mobile app and browser extension. Collaborate closely with design and marketing to deliver polished, intuitive interfaces that enhance shopper i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$159K - $215K *

Take ownership of Windows endpoint reliability and lifecycle management. Enhance provisioning, patching, and automation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and mentor...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to validate and enhance data migration processes through comprehensive testing, ensuring quality and performance in a dynamic Agile environment. Your expertise will drive successful syst...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovation as a Senior Full Stack Developer, crafting cutting-edge AI solutions to redefine recruitment processes, while leading a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining software engineering by integrating AI tools to accelerate the development process. Transform requirements into reliable solutions while ensuring quality, security, and m...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $127K *

Advance enterprise application development by leveraging Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and AWS. Collaborate in Agile teams to build, deploy, and optimize scalable solutions while ensuring high-qua...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $165K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic engineering team focused on resolving issues, enhancing systems, and automating processes to improve member experiences and operational efficiency...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $105K *

Support the construction lifecycle by assisting in project delivery tasks, ensuring compliance with design specifications and industry standards while collaborating with teams to implement data center...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $164K *

Join a team that's redefining restaurant technology by building robust mobile applications. As a Senior Software Engineer II, you'll lead feature delivery, optimize performance, and collaborate across...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $160K *

Champion the migration to a modern Databricks lakehouse, designing robust data pipelines and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics capabilities and set technical standards...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive the development of innovative software solutions, ensuring compliance and functionality while collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality applications through effective coding and testing p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$63K - $153K *

Engage in developing innovative software solutions for digital transformation and enhanced business performance. Collaborate with clients and team members to deliver exceptional applications that revo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$124K - $210K *

Drive customer success by leading a team of engineers to enhance GitLab adoption, develop scalable enablement programs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve measurable business outco...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $216K *

Innovate and drive growth by designing and executing high-velocity monetization experiments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform hypotheses into impactful Android features, leveraging...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us to transform AI prototypes into resilient production systems using Microsoft Azure. Collaborate directly with teams to build and refine agentic systems, ensuring quality and security while dri...

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2 weeks ago

  •   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.