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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$75K - $130K *

Innovate software solutions by transforming business needs into technical excellence. Collaborate across teams to enhance software quality, reliability, and maintainability while mentoring peers and d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by taking ownership of QA automation processes, ensuring software quality through efficient testing frameworks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous im...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$186K - $218K *

Lead the charge in building resilient cryptographic infrastructure that secures customer assets and meets global regulatory standards, while mentoring a team and managing cross-functional collaboratio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $157K *

Unlock your potential as a mid-level Software Engineer, driving innovation in AI-enabled platforms. Collaborate with a diverse team to build intelligent agents and backend services, enhancing automati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$89K - $170K *

Pioneer innovative software solutions by developing and maintaining high-quality applications. Collaborate within a cross-functional team to enhance system performance and reliability, ensuring except...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$179K - $204K *

Lead the charge in transforming mobile experiences for millions, driving innovation while collaborating with designers and engineers. Utilize cutting-edge architecture and enhance performance in a fas...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud infrastructure by providing cross-departmental technical leadership, driving innovative architectural solutions, and mentoring top engineers to create unified, scal...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $176K *

Champion the Lead-to-Opportunity domain by driving product strategy, mentoring analysts, and enhancing the GTM tech stack. Influence the roadmap and ensure seamless lead conversion while collaborating...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Support a dynamic team in developing and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring seamless data processing and delivery to empower federal projects. Drive automation and promote agile methodologies for inn...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $165K *

Pioneer in leading a dynamic team of Solution Engineers, optimizing multi-discipline datacenter solutions across data protection, storage, compute, and networking. Drive collaboration to shape industr...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $153K *

Unlock your potential by leading the technical delivery of workforce applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance productivity through automation, AI, and integrations, ensuring secure and efficien...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $215K *

Advance the cloud platform capabilities, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable product delivery while enhancing developer experience and shaping reliability practices in a mission-driven healthcare...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $133K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative full-stack solutions, collaborating with diverse teams to modernize applications on AWS using cutting-edge technologies, ensuring operational resilience and me...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $133K *

Champion innovative solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, cloud-native applications. Leverage your full-stack expertise to modernize systems and deliver high-valu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise VoIP infrastructure by leading design, engineering, and compliance efforts. Manage complex incidents, mentor technicians, and drive modernization projects while ensuring optimal p...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $155K *

Deliver your expertise to enhance the security posture of Cloud Service Providers. Engage in comprehensive architecture reviews, compliance assessments, and technical consultations within a collaborat...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $185K *

Shape the future of cloud management by leading a dynamic team in delivering VMware by Broadcom solutions. Drive technical excellence, mentor talent, and ensure high-quality service delivery for enter...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $175K *

Design scalable software solutions by transforming complex business needs into robust APIs and system architectures. Collaborate across teams to enhance reliability, mentor engineers, and drive techni...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing personnel and operational execution across critical Navy training programs. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage contracts, and ensure successful program del...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $125K *

Unlock your potential as an AI-first Software Engineer, driving innovation in mobile marketplace experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and efficiency while le...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$106K - $284K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and development of innovative healthcare platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure applications that enhance user experie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $102K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by architecting and deploying LLM-powered applications. Leverage your expertise in Python and modern frameworks to deliver scalable, intelligent solutions t...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Launch your career as a GTM Engineer, collaborating across teams to build AI-driven systems that enhance revenue. Drive innovation by shipping impactful tools and workflows, while shaping the future o...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$173K - $233K *

Lead the charge in developing high-availability backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions while fostering a culture of quality and ownership within your...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Transform the IT landscape by enhancing cloud services and user systems. Play a key role in optimizing platforms like Azure, O365, and Jira, while driving efficiencies through automation and collabora...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.