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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$152K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team to help developers secure applications by integrating innovative solutions into their processes. Enhance customer engagement through technical guidance to ensure efficient vulnerab...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by transforming customer needs into effective system designs. Collaborate closely with sales teams, manage project risks, and refine technical expertise while overseeing c...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$180K - $210K *

Engage in enhancing our robust Kubernetes platform, collaborating with various teams to ensure optimal performance and cost-efficiency while automating repetitive tasks and providing excellent service...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful data engineering solutions that enhance client analytics and reporting. Build scalable pipelines and optimize performance in Microsoft Fabric, ensuring data quality and reliability whi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower mission success by leading cloud engineering initiatives, optimizing infrastructure, and ensuring security for critical systems. Collaborate with teams to modernize applications and enhance op...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by designing and implementing secure, scalable solutions. Lead migration efforts and optimize mission-critical systems while ensuring compliance with DoD policies. Colla...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $119K *

Elevate quality assurance through innovative engineering solutions and collaboration with production teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and continuous improvement in manufacturing proc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Drive mobile engineering excellence across diverse product teams, ensuring strategic direction, fostering collaboration, and enhancing delivery. Lead managers, shape architecture, and cultivate a prod...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$60K - $152K *

Engage with clients to deliver exceptional software support for MQ on mainframe systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely installations, upgrades, and migrations while adhering to best practi...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of AI computing. Leverage your expertise in neural networks and machine learning to design innovative solutions and enhance performance across advanced systems...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $132K *

Elevate public infrastructure by overseeing planning, design, and construction projects. Collaborate with contractors and consultants while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and deliverin...

3 days ago

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

$125K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative solar and energy storage projects. Drive technical excellence, mentor teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to shape sustainable energy solutions across No...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $190K *

Drive innovation in healthcare analytics as a Senior Lead Software Engineer, leading product development, designing ETL processes, and mentoring a collaborative team to enhance patient outcomes throug...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining data analytics by bridging engineering and insights. As a key consultant, you'll design modern data platforms, optimize analytics delivery, and empower clients with actio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Tackle complex utility projects by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely deliverables. Collaborate closely with clients to enhance project execution and support team de...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Lead data architecture initiatives by optimizing serverless data pipelines and enhancing analytics capabilities through AWS services like SageMaker and Glue. Collaborate on data lakes and AI integrati...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $223K *

Lead a team in delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions while collaborating with stakeholders. Mentor engineers and drive best practices for continuous delivery in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$137K - $183K *

Champion web accessibility by enhancing the Gecko accessibility engine, collaborating with teams, and solving complex coding challenges. Utilize your C++ expertise to create a more inclusive web exper...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $209K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of machine learning and software engineering, driving innovative solutions for ticketing optimization, personalization, and fraud detection. Collaborate across...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $160K *

Champion the delivery of innovative data solutions, leading cross-functional teams to modernize platforms and drive AI integration. Ensure project success through effective management of scope, qualit...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $135K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing global engineering standards, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and risk mitigation while driving strategic initiatives acr...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$128K - $165K *

Lead reliability initiatives across complex systems, driving automation and observability. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational outcomes, manage incidents, and mentor engineers, ensuring comp...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $212K *

Pioneer innovative IAM strategies to enhance security across cloud and on-premise infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust identity governance and access management...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $160K *

Join our U.S. Government Support Engineering team to tackle complex technical challenges in secure environments. Leverage your Linux expertise and customer support skills to enhance GitLab's performan...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading product strategy for supply chain orchestration. Drive technical decisions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and leverage AI to enhance workflows, ensuring measu...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.