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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$195K - $260K *

Lead the charge in browser engine innovation by designing experiments, implementing changes, and collaborating across disciplines to enhance performance and correctness in web technologies...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower customer success by leading product-solution ownership, crafting tailored solutions, and managing implementation scope across cross-functional teams. Drive technical discovery and ensure seaml...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$244K - $279K *

Reimagine the future of small business spend and credit by driving innovation and shaping architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance B2B platforms, leverage AI, and mentor others...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of automated testing frameworks using JavaScript or TypeScript, ensuring quality and reliability in web applications and APIs while collaborating with cross-functional teams t...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $170K *

Pioneer an innovative engineering team dedicated to developing scalable and secure enterprise applications using C# and ASP.NET, while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement i...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join us to deliver innovative hydraulic solutions through technical expertise and customer engagement. Collaborate across functions to ensure application designs meet all quality and manufacturability...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative hydraulic solutions while providing technical support and managing application designs that align with customer needs and market trends...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the development of administrative tools by leading a team of full stack engineers. Drive the technical vision, enhance performance, and ensure scalability while collaborating with cross-functi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Lead the development team to enhance and support web and integration platforms. Collaborate with UX/UI and product teams to deliver scalable solutions while coaching full stack developers and resolvin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$185K - $260K *

Champion security excellence by designing and implementing robust software solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance security practices, conduct code reviews, and respond to incidents, ensuring a s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $106K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance equipment reliability and operational support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with GMP and...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Drive the design and optimization of AWS cloud environments, leading migration strategies while fostering collaboration and technical excellence across DevOps teams. Shape the future of automation and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $140K *

Accelerate customer success by owning escalated technical issues, collaborating across teams, and mentoring support engineers. Drive product improvements and ensure high-quality support for Calix Clou...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $125K *

Advance product quality by driving testing strategies, collaborating with teams, and enhancing QA processes. This role requires ownership of quality assurance throughout the development lifecycle, ens...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$75K - $100K *

Shape the future of emergency services by overseeing complex technical projects and initiatives. Collaborate closely with diverse teams to ensure successful program delivery, adhering to quality stand...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $150K *

Shape innovative cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure security, scalability, and efficiency in store technology operations. Elevate performance th...

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2 weeks ago

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

$109K - $151K *

Unlock potential by overseeing infrastructure improvements and leading engineering projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and deliver high-quality designs while providing exceptional se...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data solutions! Leverage your technical skills to build prototypes and guide customers in adopting innovative data strategies, all while collaborating with a p...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by designing and delivering innovative video solutions across diverse sectors. Collaborate with teams to create scalable architectures that enhance broadcast, streaming, and cloud...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $220K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of engineering and product, ensuring strategic publishers successfully integrate and scale the in-app SDK, driving revenue through technical excellence and inno...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Elevate the technical architecture vision and execution across a product portfolio, driving the transition to a scalable, cloud-native SaaS environment while integrating AI, data, and security. Collab...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Develop and enhance browser extension features that secure user experiences. Collaborate with product teams and implement best coding practices to optimize performance and usability, all while maintai...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $152K *

Shape the future of enterprise workload automation by leading strategic initiatives, designing innovative systems, and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance efficiency and integrate AI cap...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $169K *

Architect and optimize cloud data platforms while driving operational excellence and governance. Lead CI/CD workflows, enhance platform reliability, and ensure data security. Collaborate with teams to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $155K *

Champion cloud innovation by building scalable platforms and automating operations. Collaborate with teams to enhance developer experience and establish secure infrastructure patterns, driving technic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.