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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$179K - $204K *

Develop and lead diverse full-stack technology projects, advancing cloud solutions and mentoring teams while leveraging innovative tools and practices to enhance system performance and efficiency in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$224K - $431K *

Join a team that pioneers the future of storage engineering. Contribute to open-source file systems while ensuring the reliability and performance of vast GPU clusters, driving innovations that impact...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in enhancing software quality by developing and executing comprehensive testing strategies. Manage teams, coordinate cross-functional testing, and oversee automated testing frameworks...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform legacy technology by leading modernization efforts, utilizing your deep expertise in CA Gen and COBOL. Collaborate within a dynamic team to design specifications that support the successful...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $250K *

Shape the cloud infrastructure for AI agents, ensuring secure, scalable solutions that enhance customer workflows. Lead architectural decisions, establish standards, and drive innovation in a dynamic...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$209K - $238K *

Lead the charge in managing technology projects, guiding a team of developers to create robust, cloud-based solutions. Drive alignment between engineering and enterprise goals while mentoring talent a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate marketing efficiency by designing and implementing AI-driven applications on a robust data platform. Collaborate across teams to optimize workflows, ensuring data integrity and security while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of semantic technologies by guiding teams in architecting scalable data solutions. Collaborate across functions to define ontologies and drive enterprise-wide data strategy while ment...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $115K *

Optimize application development and support for cancer reporting systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data processing workflows and ensure reliable software solutions that driv...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading our Site Reliability Engineering team, ensuring the reliability and performance of our cloud-native platform. Drive technical excellence, cultivate a high-performance cultu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$173K - $230K *

Shape the future of cloud engineering by leading strategic initiatives and defining architecture standards to deliver scalable, secure cloud solutions across the enterprise. Partner with cross-functio...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$244K - $279K *

Empower teams to innovate AI solutions that transform banking experiences. Collaborate across functions to design, develop, and optimize cutting-edge AI systems, driving responsible and impactful tech...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Champion innovative data solutions by leading migrations and optimizing access patterns. Collaborate with product engineers to drive the evolution of our database infrastructure, contributing to robus...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive innovation in vendor risk management by developing full-stack solutions to enhance enterprise security. Collaborate across teams to build seamless experiences and shape how businesses manage thi...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion cloud infrastructure solutions by designing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise systems across public and private clouds, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operatio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $284K *

Reimagine application development by leading architecture and scaling core systems. Drive AI integration, mentor teams, and ensure operational excellence across full-stack technologies while deliverin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $260K *

Shape the future of digital engineering by designing and implementing innovative software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and mentor junior developers...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $140K *

Elevate product strategy and execution by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative software solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and enhancing user experience in a dynamic ret...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $252K *

Lead the charge in building and managing high-performing software engineering teams. Drive innovation, optimize processes, and deliver high-quality applications while fostering a culture of excellence...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Advance your career by ensuring optimal database performance and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust architecture, perform upgrades, and support database applications...

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3 weeks ago

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

$170K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of data-intensive applications. Leverage your technical expertise to mentor the team, enhance product features, and tackle complex system challenges while e...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to lead advanced development projects, driving innovation and collaboration across global functions. Utilize your project management expertise to enhance processes and achieve stra...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $175K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of technology by leading agile teams to design, develop, and deploy scalable software solutions. Leverage your expertise to influence cross-functional collaboratio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to build and automate security controls across our infrastructure. You'll manage host hardening, vulnerability assessments, and compliance, leveraging AI tools to enhance security...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $242K *

Empower innovation at a rapidly growing team, leading API architecture and integrations. Collaborate across teams to enhance platform capabilities while mentoring engineers and ensuring system reliabi...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.