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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$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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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   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...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$98K - $124K *

Create scalable web applications and cloud-native solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features and maintain robust performance in a hybrid work environmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure stability and support for production technology services. Lead incident resolution and optimize operational practices while fostering a culture of development and collabo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive revenue by collaborating with account management, presenting technical solutions, and enhancing the sales process. Leverage your expertise in software analysis and custome...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $119K *

Advance organizational effectiveness by leading digital transformation and process improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, enhance data accessibility...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $194K *

Champion the standardization of financial posting logic across Oracle EBS, ensuring compliance and audit readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance federal financial processes and s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $130K *

Join a team that's building a robust data platform to transform health data into actionable insights. Collaborate on backend services and data systems, enhancing reliability and performance while driv...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform the operations of a critical facility by leading a team of skilled technicians. Ensure compliance, operational excellence, and readiness while fostering a culture of safety and continuous im...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $295K *

Join a team that's redefining application security. In this pivotal role, you'll shape vulnerability management and mentor engineers, driving innovation and ensuring the safety of diverse cloud and Io...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $218K *

Shape the future of information security by maintaining and advancing our ISMS while ensuring ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. Drive collaborations across teams to build effective processes and...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Invent and evolve architectural strategies for cloud-native AI platforms at scale. Lead design, deployment, and infrastructure excellence, driving innovation while mentoring teams and shaping technica...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $117K *

Unlock potential by transforming raw data into impactful insights. Build robust data models and pipelines to enhance decision-making processes across departments. Collaborate effectively to ensure dat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $130K *

Innovate software solutions by transforming business needs into technical excellence. Collaborate across teams to enhance software quality, reliability, and maintainability while mentoring peers and d...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by taking ownership of QA automation processes, ensuring software quality through efficient testing frameworks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous im...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.