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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$175K - $195K *

Drive impactful solutions by designing scalable systems and optimizing cloud infrastructure. Lead a talented team, maintain high backend performance, and guide engineering excellence through collabora...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the design and development of complex software systems. Drive technical direction, mentor peers, and ensure high-quality, scalable solutions that align with business go...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $160K *

Elevate your career as a Staff Software Engineer, leading full-stack development in a dynamic team. Design, build, and support healthcare applications while ensuring data security and compliance in a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $176K *

Join a team that's building a cutting-edge Client Performance Portal. Lead the architecture and integration of client-facing solutions, ensuring seamless data access and compliance while driving full...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $136K *

Advance your career by designing and executing automated tests for diagnostics software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product integrity through innovative automation practices in...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $120K *

Develop and enhance advanced options trading and risk management systems while collaborating with traders and analysts to drive improvements and ensure accuracy in a dynamic financial technology envir...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $100K *

Empower embedded software development by enhancing CI/CD pipelines, automating processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize tools and workflows for efficient software integrati...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $145K *

Develop innovative full stack applications to enhance legal operations and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions using modern technologies and cloud...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Build and maintain scalable backend services in a microservices architecture, leveraging modern programming languages and technologies to enhance critical banking domains and support product developme...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by building and optimizing data pipelines for analytics and reporting. Join our dynamic team to enhance data quality, manage integrations, and collaborate effectively across depart...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion the development of embedded firmware for industrial products, overseeing the entire product lifecycle from design to production support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize pe...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's passionate about solving real problems through cutting-edge technology. Your role will involve crafting user-facing code and backend APIs while collaborating across departments to c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $300K *

Accelerate progress at a forward-thinking company by leading a dynamic engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence while delivering innovative product features and driving technical growth. Co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $100K *

Advance your career by developing C++ applications for remote-control and autonomy systems in heavy machinery. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance capabilities and ensure seamless software rele...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $88K *

Launch your career in IT consulting by developing essential technical skills and project experience through our immersive training program. Collaborate with innovative minds and enhance your problem-s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $260K *

Innovate and drive technical strategy for AI-powered products at scale. Empower teams to build transformative software solutions, oversee complex projects, and deliver exceptional results that reshape...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $154K *

Lead the charge in high-quality process design for complex industrial projects, collaborating across disciplines to ensure effective delivery from concept to detail, while driving execution in a dynam...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$208K - $306K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering excellence by leading platform services that enhance software development. Drive innovation, consolidate capabilities, and foster a culture of collaboration t...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $202K *

Innovate and build AI-native products that automate complex workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy full-stack applications, ensuring reliability and performa...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $220K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement software systems that transform autonomy into actionable missions, ensuring seamless human-robot collaboration in challenging environments. Lead projects fr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $173K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in medical diagnostics by leading molding activities and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to enh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$199K - $260K *

Champion the development of robust data ingestion pipelines, transforming pentest results into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data flow and operational...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $228K *

Join a team of engineers solving complex networking and security challenges through low-level software development for critical communication systems. Engage in hands-on programming that directly impa...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $131K *

Transform data workflows by designing scalable tools that empower teams to leverage data effectively. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform usability and reliability, driving inn...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $141K *

Join a dedicated team transforming legacy systems into modern, cloud-native architectures. Utilize your software development skills in a collaborative environment focused on application modernization...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.