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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$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by building and optimizing the cloud infrastructure for innovative financial services. Collaborate with diverse teams, troubleshoot production issues, and enhance deployment automatio...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading the development of our cutting-edge Cloud Threat Detection Platform. Drive innovative high-throughput microservices, engineer robust APIs, and shape user-facing applicat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$166K - $242K *

Deliver secure, reliable backend systems that enhance user experiences across products. Own projects from design to deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to balance security and usabil...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $170K *

Lead the charge in innovative software solutions for healthcare, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance patient care and meet customer needs through cutting-edge technology and creative problem-s...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's innovating the future of energy by integrating large-load facilities into the electric grid, solving complex challenges, and ensuring reliable power supply for high-performance comp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $115K *

Pioneer full stack development in a dynamic team, leveraging Generative AI and agile practices to create scalable applications and drive innovation. Enhance our products while ensuring operational int...

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4 weeks ago

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

$190K - $267K *

Unlock potential by designing and building innovative developer tools that enhance software development processes. Collaborate across teams to improve reliability, usability, and scalability of servic...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$148K - $201K *

Lead the charge in enhancing software-defined networking capabilities by assessing, modernizing, and securing codebases. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure robust, maintainable soft...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $109K *

Deliver premium technology support to senior leaders, resolving issues promptly while maintaining professionalism. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery and user experience in a dynamic e...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$106K - $145K *

Transform healthcare technology by developing scalable AI solutions for intelligent applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production capabilities and ensure secure, reliable...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $120K *

Lead the charge in supporting IT Service Management initiatives by maintaining and enhancing system infrastructure, ensuring high availability, and collaborating with teams to implement effective tech...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing IT service management. You'll manage systems, ensure infrastructure reliability, and provide strategic support to optimize operations within a critical military...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Pioneer transformative technical solutions while owning complex initiatives throughout the SDLC. Collaborate with product teams to innovate and enhance a global platform, ensuring adaptability and lon...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative AI product features. Collaborate across teams to create reliable, user-friendly solutions that enhance private equity workflows, ensuring seam...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $169K *

Accelerate progress by designing and implementing AI product features that transform private equity workflows. Collaborate across teams to build robust full-stack systems that ensure reliable, user-fr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building innovative software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft exceptional user experiences. Drive performance enhancements and scale production systems...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading a talented software team to build scalable APIs and enhance critical infrastructure, ensuring high-quality deliverables that impact millions of pat...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $200K *

Transform user experiences by building and enhancing core communication interfaces. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features and take ownership of projects from inception...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of geometric modeling by developing innovative algorithmic solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and focus on delivering quality code while enh...

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3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team as a Data Engineer, owning end-to-end data systems and driving platform modernization. You'll improve data reliability and work closely with cross-functio...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Architect robust Kubernetes solutions to enhance cloud infrastructure. Drive multi-cloud initiatives and implement cell-based architecture for scalable, reliable services. Join a team dedicated to bui...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $176K *

Drive innovation in document processing by leading high-impact projects, shaping architecture, and optimizing performance in a queue-driven pipeline. Collaborate across teams to enhance AI products an...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Lead innovative applications by designing user-friendly web interfaces and integrating cutting-edge GenAI features. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure, accessible, and performance-optimiz...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $166K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI governance in software development. As a Senior Engineer, you'll design policies and tools that ensure safe, effective use of AI coding agents, empowering d...

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3 days ago

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

$89K - $100K *

Deliver innovative solutions by supporting the implementation and configuration of digital banking products. Collaborate with clients and teams to troubleshoot issues, ensure quality, and achieve succ...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.