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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$160K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team driving innovative cloud storage solutions. Lead engineering efforts to design and maintain high-performance storage services globally, ensuring reliability and scalability for div...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $364K *

Unlock your potential by driving automated traffic management and shaping rate limiting platforms, while leading collaboration across vendors and mentoring engineers to enhance performance in Edge sys...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$162K - $219K *

Champion the development of system integrity and speed across engineering teams, ensuring gameplay features are tested thoroughly and efficiently. Build the testing infrastructure that enhances qualit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$139K - $235K *

Champion the backend usage billing pipeline, driving product direction and ensuring seamless integration for credit-based offerings while enhancing scalability and reliability across platforms...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $200K *

Reimagine the user experience by building scalable, data-driven solutions in a collaborative environment. Leverage your skills in full-stack development to enhance our experimentation platform while t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $165K *

Lead the charge in designing and scaling foundational APIs and backend services, optimizing cloud data stores, and ensuring high-availability for a robust platform. Elevate technical standards while s...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by enhancing reliability and performance of a SaaS platform. Collaborate with development teams to implement automation, incident management, and observability practices...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower our team by developing and maintaining web applications that enhance user experience and support critical health programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and robu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $225K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic Security Engineering team. Drive technical direction, own security architecture, and collaborate closely with operations to build robust security platforms and...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $250K *

Engineer scalable backend services and APIs to enhance our global marketplace. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, utilizing modern technologies like Go, Python, and Redis to deliver high-perform...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Engage in transformative DevOps practices by implementing AWS technologies and tooling. Collaborate with product teams to enhance cloud infrastructure, security, and CI/CD pipelines, contributing to a...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage technical design and engineering execution on diverse projects, ensuring compliance and quality from concept to completion. Collaborate with clients and teams while mentoring junior staff and b...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $170K *

Unlock potential by providing architectural engineering support for DOJ/BOP facilities. Collaborate on technical analyses, document reviews, and design recommendations to enhance decision-making and p...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $190K *

Drive the design and delivery of scalable cloud services, championing quality and collaboration while mentoring engineers and ensuring robust system performance and reliability across the full stack...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape mission-critical communication solutions and drive successful outcomes by developing competitive system designs and ensuring technical feasibility throughout the proposal and implementation phas...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$184K - $356K *

Develop metrics and evaluation methodologies to enhance Autonomous Vehicle software. Collaborate across teams to innovate testing strategies and deliver data-driven insights, driving forward cutting-e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing enterprise data solutions in a Databricks Lakehouse environment, supporting critical missions with a focus on scalability and best practices...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $148K *

Lead the charge in managing Mainframe Systems Programming teams, ensuring project alignment and team development. Drive performance through mentoring, risk management, and effective communication whil...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of secure software development by integrating security practices into engineering workflows, building automation tools, and conducting penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities an...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by leveraging your technical expertise to lead and mentor engineers, enhance product performance, and deliver high-quality, cloud-native solutions across diverse...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a SOC Engineer, where you'll onboard customers into managed security services, configure Microsoft security tools, and ensure reliable telemetry across diverse environments, all...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Develop innovative measurement solutions by leveraging data science expertise to solve complex marketing challenges. Collaborate closely with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver insights...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead analytical quality in consulting engagements, developing research approaches and guiding teams. You'll ensure sound methodologies, oversee data analysis, and translate findings...

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3 weeks ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Champion the vision and strategy for AI-powered products, driving their roadmap and delivery while mentoring peers. Leverage AI tools to enhance decision-making and product lifecycle management, ensur...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $155K *

Explore a dynamic role combining application engineering with hands-on field support. Collaborate with customers and teams to troubleshoot and optimize solutions, ensuring successful installations and...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.