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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$72K - $135K *

Drive the design and development of web applications, integrating front-end and back-end technologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver user-friendly and efficient solutions t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Help us shape innovative solutions by applying your software expertise and problem-solving skills. Your role is crucial in developing high-quality applications in a collaborative, agile environment, a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a pioneering team where you'll innovate software solutions for framing and structural analysis. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, set technical direction, and contribute to softwar...

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

$125K - $135K *

Architect a unified operational dashboard connecting diverse alert systems to streamline monitoring and enhance triage efficiency, ensuring critical alerts are prioritized and effectively routed...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $224K *

Drive innovation in Payments and Fraud Services by leading a high-performing engineering team, overseeing application design, and enhancing system resiliency while managing complex initiatives and fos...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading a hands-on team of engineers. Drive technical direction, enhance code quality, and ensure production stability while collaborating closely with product and design teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving innovative solutions and strategies that enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction across diverse teams and projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $135K *

Drive your career forward by leading systems engineering for a cloud-based enterprise system. Engage in architecture development, integration, and modernization efforts while ensuring security and ope...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $143K *

Take ownership of software development for manufacturing applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality APIs and web solutions. Contribute to Ford's mobility and elect...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $143K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of manufacturing software by developing and supporting innovative applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that enh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $155K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on designing and implementing scalable systems. Collaborate on complex projects, mentor peers, and drive technical excellence while contributing to impactf...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $142K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on developing robust Python-based integrations, microservices, and APIs on Google Cloud Platform, ensuring seamless enterprise-level solutions and pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Create real-time user interface applications for automated aircraft systems, collaborating with a dynamic team of engineers. Lead the design and implementation to enhance pilot experiences, ensuring s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $200K *

Shape the future of developer experience by designing and operating self-service systems that enhance productivity and reduce toil. Collaborate across teams to implement AI-driven SDLC models, ensurin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and maintaining advanced IT infrastructure platforms, ensuring reliability and security. Collaborate with teams to optimize solutions, automate processes, and enhance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $158K *

Champion the evolution of software applications by leading a talented developer team, coding full-stack solutions across varying platforms, and ensuring seamless collaboration with cross-functional te...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$107K - $139K *

Elevate your career by building innovative software solutions for market surveillance. Collaborate on high-performance systems that analyze trading data, delivering insights for compliance. Leverage c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Optimize the future of vehicle electrical systems by leading design and quality issue resolution, supporting engineering changes, and driving continuous improvement in wiring harness designs for high...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of the technical strategy for a pioneering AI-native platform, making critical engineering decisions that influence the organization's future while mentoring a team to elevate overall t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Transform data engineering by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines that empower analytics and AI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and support op...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $148K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AEC software by leading engineering talent and enhancing workflows. Drive innovation in Autodesk Revit add-ins and tools while fostering a collaborative enviro...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $174K *

Join our team to shape the future of our platform by designing robust APIs, improving service connectivity, and evolving legacy systems into modern architectures, all while fostering a collaborative e...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $240K *

Transform the future of distributed systems by designing and building robust platform components. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and scalability in mission-critical environments, driving...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and build low-latency APIs and user interfaces for a large-scale financial platform. Leverage microservices, AI tools, and CI/CD practices to enhance investment decision-making tools while en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $174K *

Transform software development by leading teams, driving innovation, and managing complex systems. Collaborate across departments to enhance operational excellence and mentor engineers while staying a...

5 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.