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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$244K - $279K *

Develop and support AI software components, driving innovations in design and architecture. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance products and ensure scalable, responsible AI solutions that delive...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$244K - $279K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AI solutions that enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable AI systems, ensuring high perf...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's building innovative, scalable backend systems using modern technologies like AWS and Java. Leverage your expertise in a dynamic environment to enhance and deliver high-quality finan...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Drive your career with a role that leads data engineering initiatives, collaborates cross-functionally, and implements innovative solutions to enhance data security and performance for scalable cloud...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Empower innovation as a Senior Platform Engineer, building secure .NET 8 applications and cloud-native solutions while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance system performance and drive agile de...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining automation workflows across IT systems and SaaS platforms. Collaborate with teams to develop integrations and optimize processes, enhancing operational ef...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $92K *

Unlock your potential by driving complex technical programs and collaborating across global teams. Lead product development from concept to launch while managing diverse priorities in a dynamic enviro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to lead land development design projects, overseeing site layouts, utility and roadway design, and permitting processes. Collaborate across disciplines while mentoring engineers an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing critical technical programs, enhancing research infrastructure while ensuring impactful collaboration across teams. Empower researchers to translate their wor...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$73K - $123K *

Transform the sales landscape as a trusted pre-sales consultant, leveraging your technical and business expertise to drive growth in Commercial accounts and deliver tailored solutions that resonate wi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to drive technical vision and operational excellence in cloud-native platforms. Lead engineering efforts, champion security practices, and empower talent while ensuring system stab...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $93K *

Champion capital projects by managing equipment acquisitions, enhancing workflows, and developing innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure project delivery, while leveraging analytical i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of cutting-edge test automation solutions, leveraging JavaScript and Python to enhance scalability, quality, and speed in the software develop...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead innovative software engineering practices to deliver scalable technology solutions that enhance operational stability and drive impactful outcomes within an agile team environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by collaborating with diverse teams to design cutting-edge technology, audiovisual, and security systems. Drive project success through innovative solutions and mentoring, while...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$138K - $165K *

Transform the future of pharmacy operations by leading the development of scalable, reliable front-end solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and drive technica...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Transform large-scale data center projects by leading innovative structural engineering efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and sustainability in design, while managing...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock the future of AI as you design and enhance multi-agent orchestration frameworks, implementing state management and human-in-the-loop workflows to empower enterprise-level agent development at s...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $202K *

Transform the enterprise landscape by guiding technology strategies that align business goals with IT capabilities, ensuring efficient operational performance and supporting growth through best practi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$193K - $285K *

Empower the Security Engineering team by leading the technical vision for platform hardening across global operations, ensuring a secure and resilient delivery network through innovative practices and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovation and excellence, driving projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and ensure quality standa...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Explore an impactful role as a Senior Full Stack Engineer, driving innovation at the intersection of technology and healthcare. Collaborate cross-functionally to build and enhance our core platform, s...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $288K *

Drive modernization and operational stability for eligibility processing, leading a multi-team engineering organization to enhance cloud-based data services and APIs, ensuring high availability and co...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $109K *

Champion innovative electrical engineering solutions for diverse projects, leading design and analysis of complex systems while mentoring junior staff and ensuring quality control across multiple assi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$202K - $257K *

Empower growth by identifying opportunities and aligning technical strategies with customer goals. Lead solution discussions with executives, drive innovation, and mentor teams to enhance knowledge an...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.