Actuary Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA
Median Salary
$145,000
Middle 50% Range
$112,500 – $158,750
P25 – P75
City Postings
50
with salary data
Latest Data
Oct 2026
Salary Distribution
Iowa-wide distribution for context
Based on 123 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
IA-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $191,413 | 2 |
| Director | $185,000 | 15 |
| Manager | $160,750 | 18 |
| Senior Manager | $150,000 | 5 |
| Individual Contributor | $125,000 | 67 |
| Intern | $52,520 | 8 |
Salary by Practice Area
IA-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Retirement | $149,000 | 3 |
| Life | $145,000 | 88 |
| Health | $112,500 | 3 |
| P&C | $89,000 | 19 |
Actuary salary summary for Cedar Rapids, IA
Acturhire tracks 50 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Cedar Rapids, IA. The median salary is $145,000. The middle 50% of postings fall between $112,500 to $158,750, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.
What affects actuary pay in Cedar Rapids, IA
City-level salary data is shaped by local employer mix, consulting demand, headquarters presence, remote-work policies, and seniority. A city with fewer postings can still show a strong median if the market is concentrated in senior or specialized roles.
How to interpret city salary data
The mix of employers and role types can shift quickly, so compare the breakdown tables before treating any one segment as the market rate. Use the city benchmark alongside the state-wide tables on this page, since the city sample may be narrower than the broader state market.
Relevant job postings
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Staff Actuary - LTC Valuation
Transamerica
$112,50013 days agoStaff Actuary - LTC Valuation
Aegon
$112,500Individual Contributor17 days agoStaff Actuary - LTC Valuation
Transamerica
$112,500Individual Contributor17 days agoStaff Actuary (Life Valuation Special Projects)
Transamerica
$112,500Individual Contributor23 days agoActuary (Life Pricing)
Transamerica
$162,500Manager1 month agoAssociate Actuary - UL Valuation
Aegon
$146,500Individual Contributor1 month agoAssociate Actuary (Validation & Special Projects)
Transamerica
$146,500Individual Contributor1 month agoActuary (Validation & Special Projects)
Transamerica
$170,000Manager1 month agoAssociate Actuary (IFRS 17 Reporting )
Transamerica
$146,500Senior Manager1 month agoActuarial Intern (Summer 2027)
Transamerica
$55,120Intern2 months ago
How Cedar Rapids, IA Compares With Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA has a median actuary salary of $145,000, compared with $144,600 across Iowa postings in Acturhire's salary dataset. City samples can be narrower, so use this together with the state-wide breakdowns by practice area and experience level.
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Actuary salary by level
- Individual Contributor actuary salaryNational level page; 67 Iowa postings in this slice
- Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 18 Iowa postings in this slice
- Director actuary salaryNational level page; 15 Iowa postings in this slice
- Intern actuary salaryNational level page; 8 Iowa postings in this slice
Actuary salary by specialty
- Life actuary salaryNational specialty page; 88 Iowa postings in this slice
- P&C actuary salaryNational specialty page; 19 Iowa postings in this slice
- Health actuary salaryNational specialty page; 3 Iowa postings in this slice
- Retirement actuary salaryNational specialty page; 3 Iowa postings in this slice
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Explore interactive tool →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the actuary salary in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Based on actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is $145,000. The middle 50% of roles pay between $112,500 and $158,750.
Is Cedar Rapids, IA a good market for actuarial jobs?
Cedar Rapids, IA is one of the top actuarial job markets in the US, with a concentration of insurance companies, consulting firms, and financial services employers. Acturhire tracks 50 postings with salary data in this area.
What types of actuarial roles are common in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Actuarial roles in Cedar Rapids, IA span practice areas including P&C, Life, Health, and Pension. Senior roles such as Director and VP are also well represented. See the breakdown tables on this page for more detail.
How does Cedar Rapids, IA actuary salary compare to the national median?
The median actuary salary for postings in Cedar Rapids, IA is $145,000, versus a national median of $138,250 on Acturhire.
Is Cedar Rapids, IA a high-paying market for actuaries?
Cedar Rapids, IA has a median actuary salary of $145,000 in Acturhire's current posting data. Compare the city benchmark with the state-wide tables and similar nearby markets before treating it as a complete compensation picture.