Explore $100K+ Jobs in Virginia

Find vetted professional opportunities in Virginia with salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders. From the technology and federal contracting hubs of Northern Virginia to the business, healthcare, and government employers in Richmond and the Hampton Roads region, the state offers career paths for experienced professionals across a range of industries.

Where to Find Professional Jobs in Virginia

Virginia’s job market spans major metro areas and growing regional centers. Northern Virginia is known for technology, cybersecurity, consulting, and government-related work. Richmond offers opportunities in finance, healthcare, insurance, and corporate operations, while Hampton Roads has demand across defense, logistics, healthcare, and maritime industries. Employers and roles vary by location, experience, and current market needs.

Industries and Roles

Qualified candidates may find leadership and specialist positions in technology, finance, healthcare, engineering, sales, operations, consulting, and other professional fields. Senior roles can include director, vice president, principal, and executive positions, as well as experienced individual-contributor jobs. Review each listing for the responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.

Find the Right Virginia Opportunity

Use Ladders to explore vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more in Virginia. Narrow your search by location, job title, industry, or work arrangement, and compare opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. New listings may be added as employers’ hiring needs change.

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$162K - $290K *

Shape the technical direction of a geospatial platform, building scalable systems and APIs that enhance location-aware experiences across products, while collaborating with teams to drive innovation a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $254K *

Shape the future of pay solutions by driving innovative projects in back-end systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance functionality and reliability, ensuring accurate payroll for re...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$191K - $254K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Software Engineer, leading the development of advanced flight and ground software systems for spacecraft. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure mission success...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$191K - $254K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic software engineering team to develop innovative flight and ground systems for spacecraft, ensuring mission success through advanced software solutions and cross-f...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $175K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing scalable web applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while tackling complex technical challenges a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $245K *

Shape the future of data observability by designing and enhancing critical services. Collaborate with engineers to optimize large-scale systems, ensuring data quality and integrity while supporting U...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$163K - $245K *

Transform the observability landscape by designing and enhancing critical services, ensuring data quality and integrity while collaborating with top engineers to optimize large-scale distributed syste...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$151K - $309K *

Lead the charge in transforming care agent tools, enhancing system reliability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions that streamline support proces...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower innovation by designing and scaling backend services for an AI platform. Lead initiatives in automation, reliability, and performance while mentoring a talented team to enhance system architec...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Grow your career with a role that leads complex initiatives, designs scalable systems, and mentors engineers while enhancing platform capabilities and reliability across teams...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $252K *

Drive innovative AI solutions for national security by designing and deploying autonomous systems. Collaborate with technical teams to deliver scalable mission-critical applications while ensuring com...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Software Engineer, driving the design, development, and maintenance of innovative web applications while collaborating with teams to enhance performance and functionali...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Architect robust Kubernetes solutions to enhance cloud infrastructure. Drive multi-cloud initiatives and implement cell-based architecture for scalable, reliable services. Join a team dedicated to bui...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $292K *

Help us shape the future of autonomous systems by designing and deploying advanced motion planning algorithms for dynamic environments, ensuring safe and efficient navigation in real-time scenarios wh...

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2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of geospatial science by leading the design and development of innovative data processing pipelines and APIs, while mentoring engineers and setting technical direction in a dynamic, m...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $185K *

Unlock your potential by leading the design and implementation of innovative digital solutions for Veteran healthcare services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise applicatio...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $194K *

Innovate by architecting and developing scalable, low-latency distributed systems that empower enterprise customers to manage and secure their AWS resources effectively. Lead a talented team in delive...

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

$143K - $194K *

Join a dynamic team to design and operate scalable services that route AWS traffic globally. Tackle complex distributed systems challenges while enhancing automation and efficiency, ensuring reliable...

2 weeks ago

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

$193K - $309K *

Empower the development of innovative features on a high-traffic Orders platform, collaborating across teams to enhance architecture and tooling, ensuring efficient processing for over 1 billion order...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $254K *

Drive innovation by developing scalable Python services and AI-driven solutions. Collaborate with data science teams to enhance pricing automation and improve operational efficiency in a fully remote...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovation in our remote Engineering team by building and shipping web-based software products. Collaborate with experienced engineers to solve user challenges and enhance our offerings in th...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable audience solutions by integrating predictive models and data workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance audience activation and ensure reliabl...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $180K *

Empower a small engineering team to enhance mission-critical applications using Go and React/TypeScript. Drive technical decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure reliable software delivery in a secure...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$149K - $235K *

Innovate high-quality AI experiences by collaborating across teams to enhance product quality and user trust. Drive adoption and growth through scalable solutions, while mentoring peers and improving...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $190K *

Shape healthcare innovation by building full-stack systems that enhance user experience, drive outcomes, and leverage AI solutions while collaborating across teams to understand business needs and exe...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of $100K+ jobs can I find in Virginia?question toggle

    Virginia listings may include professional, specialist, management, and executive roles in fields such as technology, finance, healthcare, engineering, consulting, sales, and operations. Availability depends on employers’ current hiring needs.

  • Which Virginia areas have high-paying professional jobs?question toggle

    Opportunities can be found throughout the state, including Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Hampton Roads. The industries and roles available differ by region and employer.

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

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Check each listing for its specific compensation information and any stated salary range.

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    Browse Virginia listings and refine your search using filters such as location, job title, industry, and work arrangement. Review each posting’s qualifications and details before applying.