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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$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...

3 weeks ago

  •   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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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $183K *

Innovate the future of healthcare technology by developing scalable applications that streamline specialty prescriptions. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance user experience and drive efficienc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $209K *

Join a dynamic IT team as you safeguard cloud infrastructure, enhance security measures, and lead incident response efforts. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement and ensure robust protecti...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovation by leading the design and delivery of scalable software solutions while mentoring developers and optimizing performance across multiple tech stacks...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $197K *

Unlock potential by providing expert technical leadership in energy conservation projects, ensuring optimal performance across complex systems in higher education and healthcare environments while men...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$144K - $276K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of documentation and AI by building systems that enhance knowledge sharing and streamline content workflows for developers and partners, ensuring high-quality...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical direction of complex moderation systems, balancing front-end and back-end architecture to ensure operational excellence, security, and user trust across a hig...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$180K - $200K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by leading a team to design, manage, and enhance developer tools and platform products that empower users to seamlessly provision and govern their infrastructu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $204K *

Lead the design and implementation of scalable data solutions, collaborating with Agile teams to enhance data engineering practices and drive impactful outcomes for users, while ensuring compliance an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $204K *

Explore innovative data solutions by collaborating with Agile teams, designing and implementing robust cloud-first data applications, while mentoring peers and driving alignment with stakeholders in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $204K *

Join a team that transforms data into actionable insights, driving innovation by designing and implementing robust cloud data solutions that empower customers and streamline operations in a dynamic en...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $204K *

Shape your career with a dynamic team collaborating to design and deliver innovative data solutions while driving business transformation through advanced data analytics and engineering practices...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $204K *

Take ownership of designing and building innovative data solutions. Collaborate and lead in a dynamic Agile environment, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to tackle complex challenges and deliver im...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining AI solutions by rapidly delivering innovative, client-focused engagements. Collaborate with stakeholders to architect impactful agentic solutions that drive business valu...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Transform supply chain efficiency through innovative technology solutions, guiding engineering operations and strategic initiatives while ensuring optimal performance across diverse applications in an...

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3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $190K *

Unlock end-to-end software solutions by designing and developing scalable features at the intersection of healthcare and technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to rapidly deploy impactful...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$252K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical strategy for Data Labs, guiding engineering teams to innovate AI training solutions, and shaping the future of model evaluation and deployment in a rapidly ev...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $185K *

Champion the development of scalable data platforms, leading cross-functional initiatives and enhancing AI-assisted analytics. Collaborate with teams to drive technical direction and improve system pe...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$163K - $224K *

Advance innovative backend systems for a cutting-edge experimentation platform, driving impactful decisions through large-scale data solutions in a collaborative team environment, while designing and...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Innovate with us to develop advanced software solutions for mobile systems. You'll provide technical support, design application software, and collaborate with customers, ensuring our technology meets...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing digital ecosystems through full-lifecycle software engineering, modernization, and compliance with cybersecurity standards, ensuring operational excellence an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $210K *

Shape the future of software engineering by leading high-performing teams to deliver reliable, maintainable software solutions while fostering collaboration across engineering, product, and QA functio...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.