Explore $100K+ Jobs in Kentucky

Discover high-paying professional opportunities across Kentucky with Ladders. Browse vetted roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, from established employers and growing organizations. Whether you’re interested in positions in Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, or elsewhere in the state, find opportunities that fit your experience and career goals.

Professional Opportunities Across Kentucky

Kentucky’s economy spans healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, finance, technology, education, and other industries. Employers across the state seek experienced professionals for roles in leadership, operations, engineering, sales, healthcare administration, and more. The right opportunity may be available in a major metro area or in a smaller community.

Find a Role That Fits Your Experience

Use Ladders to explore opportunities suited to your skills, seniority, and compensation expectations. Review job descriptions, compare responsibilities, and identify roles where your professional background can make an impact. Listings on Ladders are vetted and pay at least $100,000.

Advance Your Career in Kentucky

Build your next career move by searching Kentucky jobs and narrowing results by location, industry, and role. Check listings regularly, tailor your resume to each opportunity, and highlight measurable accomplishments that demonstrate your value to prospective employers.

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$120K - $150K *

Innovate as you guide Fortune 500 clients in leveraging AI solutions. Collaborate with sales teams, deliver dynamic presentations, and serve as trusted technical advisor to modernize legacy systems an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $165K *

Transform your career by leading technical direction and architecture for complex systems. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation, establish standards, and mentor engineers while ensuring alignm...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping a new Technical Program Management team, guiding TPMs to deliver impactful results while fostering collaboration across Engineering and Product. Drive strategic planning and...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $170K *

Lead the development of scalable systems, balancing individual contributions with technical guidance. Collaborate across teams to tackle complex engineering challenges in security and AI, while evolvi...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $220K *

Champion backend innovation by architecting scalable systems and guiding a team of engineers. Leverage cutting-edge technologies to optimize user experiences and deliver impactful solutions in a colla...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of product design by transforming concepts into high-fidelity experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user interactions through innovative prototyping and AI-a...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise network architecture by leading LAN migration projects, ensuring seamless transitions to Cisco SDA fabric. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute plans, manage changes...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead customer engagement through technical discovery and deployment, integrating AI solutions while collaborating with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams. Drive implementation efficiency and bridge...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative mechanical solutions for prefabricated platforms. Leverage your expertise in HVAC to lead the development and ensure alignment with customer and operational goals...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower a talented engineering team to develop innovative airgap-native software solutions. Drive product success in National Defense by ensuring seamless integration with UDS, fostering collaboration...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead and develop engineering teams focused on clinical data integration and insights. Drive the direction of data pipelines and ensure impactful, equitable health outcomes through effective collaborat...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Innovate within a dynamic engineering team, driving robust backend solutions for user-centric products while enhancing platform reliability and efficiency across various projects in a collaborative en...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $205K *

Engage in the design and evaluation of electric power generation projects. Provide technical support and owner’s engineering services, focusing on thermal power systems. Collaborate on project develop...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Elevate security standards by leading bug bounty programs, conducting audits, and enhancing software supply chain security. Collaborate across teams to build innovative tools that protect users and en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $270K *

Lead the charge in enhancing the guest web ordering experience by managing a team of full-stack engineers. Drive product innovation, optimize conversion rates, and ensure engineering excellence across...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$250K - $270K *

Transform the guest web ordering experience by leading a team of full-stack engineers. Drive innovation in menu quality and conversion strategies for enterprise brands, ensuring impactful results thro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$185K - $297K *

Elevate your engineering career by leading test automation and quality architecture for cloud and mobile systems. Shape technical vision, mentor engineers, and drive AI-first automation strategies whi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to bridge design and engineering, enhancing UI systems and creating reusable components that elevate product quality and speed. Collaborate across teams to build, evolve, and maint...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Architect solutions to enhance DevOps teams' security by managing pre-sales technical support, conducting product demos, and serving as a subject matter expert in CI/CD integrations and workflows. Eng...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $220K *

Unlock your potential as a Staff Full-Stack Product Engineer, driving impactful software solutions and collaborating with partners to enhance enterprise deployments. Join us in shaping the future of A...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $232K *

Lead the evolution of our data platform to enhance analytics and machine learning capabilities. Collaborate cross-functionally to architect robust data solutions that empower teams to leverage insight...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K *

Take ownership of innovative cloud security solutions by engineering autonomous AI tools that meet complex requirements, ensuring robust security and efficiency in high-velocity environments. Drive pr...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join us to create cutting-edge solutions for data management in maritime security. You'll work on impactful projects, collaborating on application development, data modeling, and machine learning, all...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $145K *

Lead the development and enhancement of modern web applications using Java, Spring, and Angular. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver reliable solutions while men...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $280K *

Join us to architect and build a cutting-edge web platform, driving marketing innovation through AI agents. Own technical decisions, enhance user experiences, and ensure seamless integration with our...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of $100,000+ jobs can I find in Kentucky?question toggle

    Kentucky listings may include senior and experienced roles in areas such as healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, finance, technology, sales, engineering, and operations. Available positions vary by employer and location.

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    Opportunities may be found in Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, and communities throughout the state. Search by location to explore current openings near you.

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    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with advertised salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its specific compensation details and requirements.

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    Search Kentucky listings by city, role, or industry, then review the qualifications and compensation details. Tailor your resume to the position and emphasize relevant accomplishments and leadership experience.