Explore $100K+ Jobs in Illinois

Find high-paying career opportunities across Illinois with Ladders. Browse vetted professional jobs offering salaries of $100,000 or more, from openings in Chicago to roles in cities and communities throughout the state. Whether you’re ready to take the next step in your career or explore a new industry, discover Illinois positions that match your experience and goals.

Career Opportunities Across Illinois

Illinois offers a broad range of professional opportunities, with a concentration of employers and roles in the Chicago area and opportunities across the rest of the state. Explore positions in fields such as finance, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, consulting, and business leadership. Available roles and compensation vary by employer, location, and experience.

Find a Role That Fits Your Experience

Use Ladders to explore professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review job details, compare opportunities, and focus your search on the locations, industries, and responsibilities that align with your career plans. Check listings for requirements, work arrangements, and compensation details.

Advance Your Career in Illinois

Start your search for a high-paying job in Illinois by browsing current listings and applying to roles that fit your qualifications. New opportunities can become available over time, so check back regularly to find the latest vetted professional jobs on Ladders.

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$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative data platforms by providing technical guidance across teams, leveraging cutting-edge technologies for scalable, real-time solutions, while ensuring operational...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform the infrastructure for a groundbreaking healthcare platform by optimizing cloud solutions, implementing CI/CD, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance clinical AI/ML offerin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $250K *

Champion the development of innovative AI systems, guiding ventures from concept to production. Collaborate with product strategists to shape solutions, thrive in dynamic environments, and ensure robu...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$184K - $356K *

Transform data processing architectures by optimizing performance and efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance user experiences and drive innovation in hardware-software co-design for cut...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $130K *

Lead innovative electrical engineering efforts for complex commercial projects, guiding teams from design to construction. Ensure quality, budget adherence, and timely delivery while mentoring junior...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of automating workflows across teams by building AI agents using Claude and Microsoft Copilot. Collaborate with various departments to identify automation opportunities, ensuring securi...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $177K *

Join us to shape the future of cybersecurity by leading product vision and strategy for our innovative Autonomous and Continuous pentesting platform, driving impactful solutions that enhance security...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $162K *

Grow your career with us to develop and maintain cutting-edge middleware platforms, driving collaboration and innovation across teams to meet evolving product needs while ensuring high-quality softwar...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive security excellence by managing identity access, external testing, and compliance processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance AWS security and develop scalable policies, ensuring robust protect...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of business intelligence software development, optimizing ETL pipelines, and enhancing data-driven decision-making across multiple environments while ensuring compliance and security fo...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of network solutions by assessing, designing, and implementing robust infrastructures for a diverse client base, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity through hands-on engineering...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$62K - $103K *

Join our team to implement and manage endpoint infrastructure while providing exceptional client service. Immerse yourself in training and troubleshooting to enhance your professional growth in a dyna...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $284K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team to build scalable, cloud-native solutions within the Salesforce ecosystem, driving innovation across key business areas like Marketing, Sales...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $163K *

Innovate with us as you enhance and automate complex data systems, ensuring operational excellence in data engineering. Leverage AI tools and design quality frameworks to drive strategic improvements...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$224K - $431K *

Transform the landscape of CUDA Math Libraries by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on platform expansion and performance, ensuring high-quality support across specialized computing environme...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Architect and implement IBM Cloud solutions, collaborating with sales and technical teams to design, size, and migrate workloads to public cloud platforms while optimizing performance and costs...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$224K - $356K *

Transform AI inference by leading the development of advanced GPU-accelerated software, driving feature innovation, and enhancing customer adoption in a collaborative open-source environment...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Lead the establishment of a Production Site Reliability Engineering team, ensuring high availability and performance of web applications while driving operational excellence and strategic improvement...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $349K *

Unlock potential by leading technical direction for Core DevOps, improving CI/CD systems while driving productivity, quality, and AI innovations in a fast-paced environment impacting millions of users...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing automation solutions through troubleshooting, programming, and customer collaboration. Leverage your skills to improve machinery performance and ensure seamle...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $148K *

Unlock potential by driving the design and implementation of innovative cloud solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance technology architecture and ensure scalable, efficient systems that me...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team defining and optimizing robust networking infrastructure, ensuring fast, reliable, and secure connectivity across diverse environments including public cloud and private compute cl...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Collaborate to design and develop scalable solutions for modern data platforms, utilizing Python and cloud technology. Drive innovation through AI-assisted tools, while building robust data pipelines...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $185K *

Lead high-performing software engineering teams to modernize customer-facing applications, enhance operational efficiency, and drive AI-enabled practices, ensuring alignment with business objectives a...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining operational efficiency through AI and automation. As a Senior AI & Automation Engineer, you'll develop intelligent solutions that enhance workflows and drive measurable i...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of $100,000+ jobs can I find in Illinois?question toggle

    Illinois listings may include professional and leadership roles in areas such as finance, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, consulting, and business operations. Job availability and qualifications vary by employer.

  • Are there high-paying jobs outside Chicago?question toggle

    Yes. While many opportunities are based in the Chicago area, listings may also be available in other Illinois cities and communities. Search by location to explore current openings.

  • How can I find Illinois jobs that pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Illinois listings on Ladders and review each job’s salary information, qualifications, location, and work arrangement. Listings feature vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

  • Do Illinois job listings include remote or hybrid roles?question toggle

    Some listings may offer remote or hybrid work, depending on the employer and position. Check each job description for the specific work arrangement.