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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$135K - $160K *

Empower the future of patient care by leading the development of scalable referral systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design impactful software solutions that enhance partner and pati...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and implementing innovative AV solutions. Collaborate with sales and project teams to create accurate proposals and ensure successful installations, while mai...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $400K *

Engineer cutting-edge media and broadcast systems by transforming complex client needs into scalable solutions. Oversee architecture and integration while collaborating with teams, ensuring seamless p...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise challenges into cutting-edge AI solutions. In this role, engage deeply with clients and lead the full implementation process to bring tailored applications to life, driving impact...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $204K *

Transform the future of technology by leading diverse projects and teams, driving innovation in cloud-based solutions, and enhancing system performance in a collaborative environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $120K *

Unlock innovation by designing and optimizing CCD-based vision systems for enhanced quality control in a high-volume battery manufacturing environment, ensuring precision and efficiency in production...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$165K - $220K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by collaborating with defense clients to operationalize real-time intelligence. Design and deploy data pipelines and applications on Palantir Foundry, ensuring mission-cri...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's building scalable cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. Drive innovative AI-powered applications integrating M365, ensuring seamless interactions that enhance user experiences and dri...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$191K - $263K *

Engineer and modernize our billing systems, ensuring correct plans and revenue integration. Drive the transition from monolithic setups to scalable, independent services crucial for customer trust and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Elevate your career by steering technology advisory and architectural strategies, driving client engagement, cultivating talent, and shaping transformative solutions that make an impact across industr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $160K *

Lead and empower a team of engineers to build and maintain a scalable Postgres product, driving execution and collaboration across teams while ensuring high standards of quality and reliability for de...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $145K *

Lead the development of advanced geospatial systems by integrating software, algorithms, and data processing for remote sensing and signal processing applications, ensuring seamless interaction across...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $238K *

Join a dynamic team to leverage AI in enhancing application security. You'll assess vulnerabilities, implement fixes, and shape AI security strategies, driving innovation in a fast-paced environment w...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by leveraging machine learning to enhance business efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy impactful models, driving revenue growth and optimizing...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Transform the engineering landscape by leading modernization efforts for a data platform, ensuring reliability and security while integrating AI capabilities. Drive team performance and quality standa...

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Reposted yesterday

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

$99K - $169K *

Elevate your career by leading application services delivery for client-facing systems. Collaborate with global teams to ensure technology solutions are stable, secure, and aligned with business objec...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $190K *

Drive cloud innovation as you lead the design of Azure infrastructure, optimizing integrations and fostering secure, scalable solutions that enhance performance and reliability across hybrid environme...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $220K *

Empower revenue teams by developing impactful sales enablement programs, tailored for Public Sector customers, enhancing their skills and tools to effectively deliver GitLab solutions across various g...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform enterprise systems engineering with innovative cloud solutions. Lead technical initiatives for large-scale government networks, guiding multidisciplinary teams in optimizing cybersecurity an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by providing technical guidance and developing high-quality code. Influence product design and operations while contributing to a diverse engineering culture and advocating for i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation by leading a dynamic team to develop secure, high-quality software solutions that enhance operational stability and leverage AI-assisted engineering practices for optimal performance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Shape resilient systems by leveraging Python and SRE principles to enhance reliability, drive operational excellence, and ensure high-quality production code. Collaborate cross-functionally to trouble...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $142K *

Design and develop structural engineering solutions for modular data centers. Oversee vendor collaboration, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with local codes, delivering repeatable desi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving impactful change in IT Procurement. As a Principal Consultant, you'll lead global teams, develop strategies, and deliver measurable outcomes while collaborating closely with...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Develop and optimize automated test systems using LabVIEW and TestStand. Collaborate with engineers to enhance test coverage, ensuring high-quality data and compliance with specifications in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.