10 Most Unexpected High-Paying Jobs You Can Get in Illinois Now

You would be surprised what some jobs pay. As a matter of fact, the 10 most unexpectedly high-paying jobs can be found in Illinois right now.

I found the absolutely most up-to-date top paying jobs in Illinois list for February 2025 on Zip Recruiter. I think you'll be genuinely surprised at what the compensation for some rather common jobs are.

I know for a fact that the pay for an owner-operator truck driver can vary wildly depending on the company you drive for and the insurance costs can be crazy. That's not even factoring in the cost of gasoline. Also, good luck finding a medical interpreter job. I've never even seen that listed anywhere, but Zip Recruiter knows more about what's available than me.

Most good-paying jobs are the result of being in the right place at the right time with the right qualifications. Knowing someone that can recommend you doesn't hurt either.