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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$95K - $115K *

Drive process innovation and continuous improvement in manufacturing, enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to solve complex challenges and support new product introduction...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $170K *

Lead the charge in full-stack development, collaborating on enterprise modernization with Microservices. Deliver high-quality software, mentor engineers, and ensure best practices for cloud technologi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to tackle end-to-end computer vision challenges, ensuring reliable performance in real-world conditions. You'll optimize models and systems for vehicle detection, tracking, and ana...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$84K - $124K *

Drive the evolution of Cyber Defense by engineering and automating security operations, enhancing incident response, and maintaining enterprise security platforms to ensure robust protection and swift...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Champion transformative AI adoption by working closely with enterprise clients, designing and executing integration solutions that elevate their operations and automate processes, while ensuring susta...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing software for marina operations and boating apps. Collaborate in a small team with significant impact, managing diverse functionalities from reservations to payments while...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join our team to enhance the operational health of AI provider endpoints. You'll ensure fast, reliable routing and proactive problem detection, contributing to a seamless experience for our customers...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's modernizing healthcare data access by refactoring SQL Server databases. As a Senior Software Developer, you'll enhance workflows, optimize performance, and ensure secure, efficient...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $167K *

Transform your future by leading a dynamic team of electrical engineers in our Mission Critical Department. Elevate project outcomes while driving accountability, fostering growth, and cultivating inn...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$154K - $212K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence across device product areas, managing teams and driving innovation in patient engagement technology. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams while mai...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive data migration projects, leveraging your analytical skills to ensure seamless client transitions to TaxSys. Collaborate with developers and analysts to enhance data qualit...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $90K *

Transform business needs into actionable requirements by bridging technical solutions and operational workflows. Collaborate across teams to enhance product creation technology systems, ensuring seaml...

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2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $85K *

Drive your engineering career while learning the intricate design processes of commercial buildings. Collaborate with senior staff, engage in diverse projects, and explore specialization paths as part...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $184K *

Pioneer the development and operational convergence through automation, designing CI/CD pipelines and driving release process efficiency to enhance software delivery across diverse teams and projects...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $185K *

Lead the development of innovative AI products that empower job seekers with evidence-based coaching and actionable insights, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to shape impactful...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $252K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by optimizing AWS GovCloud environments. Leverage your expertise in architecture and security compliance while empowering technical teams toward innovation and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $210K *

Drive the technical vision for complex systems, leading cross-team initiatives and enhancing engineering standards. Own reliability and scalability of core infrastructure while mentoring engineers and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in leveraging web analytics to drive insightful data solutions, establishing KPIs, implementing tracking strategies, and delivering actionable recommendations for optimizing client onl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead mobile development in an AI-first environment. Drive innovation, mentor engineers, and shape user experiences across platforms while collaborating closely with product...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate manufacturing processes by implementing enterprise solutions and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams to analyze systems, optimize workflows, and enhance operational efficien...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$154K - $185K *

Empower the development of scalable observability systems, driving projects from concept to operation. Collaborate with a remote team to enhance performance and reliability while contributing to open...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a Forward Deployed Engineer, bridging AI solutions with enterprise needs. Collaborate closely with clients to architect and implement robust systems, ensuring real-world appli...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative AI solutions by embedding with enterprise teams, architecting, and deploying robust systems that meet real-world demands. Engage in consulting, engineering, and operational roles t...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by embedding with enterprise teams to architect and deliver AI solutions. This multifaceted role combines consulting, engineering, and operational expertise to drive impactful results...

Louisville, KYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $260K *

Join Reddit's Ads team as a Machine Learning Engineer, where you will design, build, and deploy machine learning models to enhance ad ranking, bidding, and optimization. This hands-on role involves ta...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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.