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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$83K - $95K *

Engineer secure enterprise infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$153K - $230K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in software engineering, overseeing technical performance and staffing for our Targeting Systems product line. Lead and mentor a talented team while ensuring succ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $150K *

Champion the development of custom VA applications by leading backend and cloud solutions. Drive modernization efforts and ensure compliance while mentoring junior developers in a dynamic, secure envi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$240K - $330K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of machine learning by leading a high-performing group dedicated to optimizing data pipelines and enhancing perception modeling. Drive innovation and collaboratio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$184K - $356K *

Drive the development and automation of reliable, scalable AI services across diverse cloud environments, ensuring optimal performance and operational safety for production workloads and distributed s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$230K - $345K *

Lead the charge in database excellence to enhance reliability, performance, and sustainability of GitLab's datastores. Shape long-range strategies while collaborating across teams to drive success in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the technical design and delivery of innovative AI agent solutions, leading a team to ensure operational readiness and quality. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and guide eng...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $184K *

Drive the development of cloud infrastructure tools, automating management and ensuring stability. Collaborate with teams to enhance service scalability and security, leveraging modern design patterns...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$286K - $326K *

Lead innovative solutions as a Senior Staff Engineer, collaborating with top tech talent to redefine banking in the cloud. Drive development strategies, mentor teams, and optimize outcomes with cuttin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$286K - $326K *

Join a dynamic team as a leader driving software innovation, bridging intent with execution. Lead projects, mentor talent, and optimize cloud solutions while delivering high-impact results across mult...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $235K *

Lead and innovate in our modeling group, managing a team of engineers to develop next-gen technology while ensuring seamless integration with AI and existing systems; collaborate closely with stakehol...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$187K - $253K *

Lead the development of innovative software solutions, driving impactful features and system improvements in a collaborative environment. Utilize advanced programming skills to tackle complex challeng...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

Drive the development of advanced data pipelines in a cloud environment to centralize and govern critical data for national security operations. Lead a team in migrating legacy systems to modern solut...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $213K *

Engage with us to design, build, and maintain cutting-edge cloud infrastructure. You'll enhance our Kubernetes platform, drive GitOps practices, and empower developers through automation and infrastru...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$189K - $260K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior technology leader, overseeing engineering strategy and execution for innovative platforms and applications. Drive modernization and AI integration while ensuring high p...

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4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join our team to deliver innovative waste management solutions. Collaborate with clients to optimize operations through tailored technology integrations and enhance sustainability efforts while drivin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Empower clients by leading the design and delivery of innovative data solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize data engineering processes, ensuring scalable and reliable analytics that dri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate by owning the architectural foundation for enterprise compliance. Lead complex initiatives, design scalable solutions, and drive alignment across teams to enhance security programs for divers...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading software development and modernization projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes in a dynamic global environment, utilizing Agile me...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$235K - $310K *

Transform the e-commerce landscape by leading impactful software projects, enhancing systems and mentoring engineers, while driving innovation and operational excellence through collaborative design a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to elevating client support standards. You'll troubleshoot complex issues, foster client relationships, and collaborate with developers to enhance product documentation an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $166K *

Unlock potential by leading automation initiatives that enhance infrastructure efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain robust automation solutions using An...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative machine learning solutions, develop scalable data infrastructure, and drive AI advancement. Collaborate with teams to implement ML models, optimize algorithms, and analyze large dat...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage and lead a high-performing engineering team, driving customer relations and business growth. Foster an innovative culture while managing project delivery and operational excellence in engineeri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $166K *

Unlock the potential of automation by developing end-to-end solutions using Ansible, Python, and RESTful APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and support a s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.