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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$97K - $126K *

Transform marketing strategies by connecting buyer needs with sales execution. Lead integrated campaigns, enhance customer engagement, and drive growth through innovative go-to-market planning and col...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Engage as a hands-on architect to design and implement AI solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and governance. Collaborate with teams to accelerate adoption and maintain best practi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $150K *

Join a team that's advancing renewable energy solutions through expert power system analysis. Lead complex studies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive innovative engineering practices...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$286K - $326K *

Empower high-performing teams to innovate banking solutions in the cloud. Drive technical strategy, coach engineers, and enhance delivery for a resilient, scalable platform. Foster a culture of contin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform security engineering practices by building resilient systems that enhance and automate security workflows, ensuring smooth operation across multiple environments while integrating AI-assiste...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $166K *

Drive modernization efforts in America's airspace by ensuring accurate software installations and configurations for the FAA's Terminal Flight Data Manager program. Collaborate with teams to resolve t...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$218K - $286K *

Unlock potential by leading the mobile QA infrastructure for our greenfield app project. Drive automation, establish quality standards, and partner cross-functionally to ensure excellence in product d...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $186K *

Advance your career by driving the design and architecture of enterprise-grade software solutions. Collaborate with teams to deliver secure, scalable applications leveraging innovative AI technologies...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform mechanical engineering practices by leading multidisciplinary teams in pipeline and facility projects, ensuring innovative solutions and compliance throughout the project lifecycle...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $222K *

Lead and mentor a team in tackling complex electrical engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction while coordinating multi-discipline efforts in the nuclear power sector...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by providing technical expertise to government customers, guiding them in using GitLab's solutions for impactful business outcomes. Collaborate with sales and stakeholders to ensure e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $201K *

Unlock potential by leading AI-driven endpoint management, enhancing security and user experience while transitioning to autonomous operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance enterprise operations. Collaborate across teams to create scalable, secure applications that drive efficiency and inn...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $114K *

Transform customer experiences by bridging technical solutions and business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions that enhance people operations and culture...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by managing a portfolio of mid-market accounts, ensuring customer success through strategic engagement, relationship building, and AI-driven insights. Drive measurable outcomes...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $147K *

Drive verification excellence and scalable methodologies for complex IP and SoC developments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, reusable verification solutions that enhance qu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing go-to-market strategies for innovative AI products in the defense sector, ensuring effective positioning, messaging, and adoption throughout the product lif...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Empower financial decision-making by leading analysis, forecasting, and budgeting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver insights and enhance reporting efficiency using advanced tools and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$119K - $140K *

Shape the future of technology in healthcare by leading development efforts, leveraging AI tools, and ensuring high-quality digital deliverables across multiple platforms. Collaborate with creative te...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$154K - $170K *

Lead and manage the Open Syllabus engineering team, driving project delivery while contributing hands-on with Python coding and data analysis. Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize roadmaps and...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$73K - $102K *

Drive the design and implementation of innovative CCaaS solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software applications and ensure system reliability while maintaining high-quali...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $94K *

Drive data solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain backend integrations within Azure Gov Cloud, ensuring data integrity and security for government clients...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the planning and execution of Public Safety projects, ensuring timely delivery and effective collaboration across teams. Drive process improvements and maintain client relationships to enhance pr...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$66K - $106K *

Join a dynamic team to support ETL pipeline implementation and data quality validation for a federal data migration program. Collaborate with experts to enhance database operations and ensure seamless...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading civil site projects in the energy sector. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, coordinate, and manage impactful utility projects while ensuring compliance with loc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.

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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.