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 - $145K *

Grow your career with an innovative team designing and managing a Kubernetes control plane for seamless deployment and operations, ensuring production reliability, customer onboarding, and infrastruct...

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$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team of software engineers focused on product development and system performance. Engage in coding, debugging, and implementing automated tests while collaborating on algorithms and enh...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative web and cloud applications. In this role, you'll lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver hi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $148K *

Accelerate team performance and delivery by leading software engineers, fostering development, and enhancing organizational effectiveness in a dynamic, remote environment. Drive sustainable practices...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $175K *

Empower engineering teams to enhance assessment services through leadership, technical expertise, and responsible AI adoption. Drive team performance and customer outcomes across diverse product areas...

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead the design and delivery of scalable banking features, ensuring reliability and security in real-time money movement. Mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-qu...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive scalable data architecture by designing robust operational systems, balancing streaming and batch processing. Collaborate with founders and engineers to enhance real-time insights and drive impa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the design and implementation of robust software for next-gen autonomous vehicle systems, enhancing safety and efficiency. Collaborate across teams to innovate and propel advancements in AI-drive...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

Develop cutting-edge ML workflows and infrastructure, influence company direction, and tackle complex engineering challenges in a fast-paced environment, boosting productivity and innovation across te...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead Finance Automation initiatives within Data Engineering, overseeing a team of data engineers to enhance financial data accuracy and efficiency. Drive transformational projects and foster a culture...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging diverse engineering skills to enhance control systems and data infrastructure, improving software practices and cloud operations across innovative facilities. Embrace un...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$148K - $190K *

Build and enhance our internal API layer, ensuring reliability and performance for services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement API contracts and improve developer experience while m...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the modernization of a data platform, ensuring reliability and security while managing engineering teams across legacy and new technologies. Drive AI-native practices and uphold quality standards...

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Reposted 3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by shaping innovative workflows and AI-driven experiences. Join a dynamic team where ownership, speed, and user-focused product development are paramount. Contribute across the...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $413K *

Engineer innovative TV app features that enhance user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the future of entertainment, impacting millions globally through cutting-edge techno...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate software development and technical leadership across IT initiatives, ensuring system reliability and performance while mentoring engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to m...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $229K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of insurance technology by leading engineering efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance product effectiven...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $226K *

Lead the AI enablement initiative, crafting tools and workflows to empower engineers across the organization, enhancing productivity and safety through innovative AI technologies and practices...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive the design and deployment of secure AI applications in cloud environments, integrating advanced technologies like machine learning and ServiceNow solutions to enhance operational efficiency and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Transform the tech landscape by creating innovative solutions as a Full Stack Engineer. Join a dynamic team, shaping product features that enhance lives while driving best practices in a fast-paced st...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $275K *

Join a team that's scaling innovative distributed systems across our platform, shaping technical frameworks, and driving organizational growth while collaborating with talented engineers in a dynamic...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of AI systems by building robust data pipelines and APIs. Collaborate with Product to refine specifications and enhance user experience, ensuring high-quality delivery and continu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform cloud platforms by enhancing capabilities and reducing technical debt. Contribute to full stack development using Python and Go, while building scalable solutions and maintaining cloud infra...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow with us as you manage and scale cutting-edge infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance for a rapidly expanding system serving millions of requests daily. Collaborate in a hands-on role where y...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and drive AI agent development for clinical trial platforms, integrating LLMs through the .NET stack. Engage in hands-on engineering to deliver end-to-end AI features, enhancing patient-centr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.

  • Which Kentucky cities have professional job opportunities?question toggle

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

  • Do jobs on Ladders pay at least $100,000?question toggle

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

  • How can I find a high-paying job in Kentucky?question toggle

    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.