Actuary Salary in Chicago, IL
Median Salary
$138,625
Middle 50% Range
$110,240 – $170,000
P25 – P75
City Postings
346
with salary data
Latest Data
Oct 2026
Salary Distribution
Illinois-wide distribution for context
Based on 470 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
IL-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| C-Suite | $371,550 | 1 |
| Vice President | $202,500 | 23 |
| Director | $181,250 | 60 |
| Senior Manager | $162,500 | 23 |
| Manager | $156,440 | 58 |
| Individual Contributor | $117,250 | 243 |
| Intern | $62,920 | 48 |
Salary by Practice Area
IL-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Health | $143,150 | 130 |
| P&C | $137,950 | 207 |
| Retirement | $118,250 | 12 |
| Life | $110,294 | 84 |
Actuary salary summary for Chicago, IL
Acturhire tracks 346 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Chicago, IL. The median salary is $138,625. The middle 50% of postings fall between $110,240 to $170,000, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.
What affects actuary pay in Chicago, IL
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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Senior Pricing Actuary
Zurich North America
$174,750Individual Contributor3 days agoReinsurance Actuarial Sr. Analyst/Associate Director
Aon
$130,000Individual Contributor6 days agoActuarial Analyst L&H - June 2027 Start
CNA
$62,500Individual Contributor6 days agoWSP Actuarial Intern, Chicago
Westfield Specialty Insurance
$52,0007 days agoWSP Actuarial Intern, Chicago
Westfield
$52,000Intern7 days agoSpecialist I - Insurance Actuaries- US Locations
Marsh McLennan
$190,800Vice President12 days agoEarly Careers - Actuarial Associate Intern
Health Care Service Corporation
$47,986Intern12 days agoEarly Careers - Actuarial Intern
Health Care Service Corporation
$58,552Intern12 days agoSenior Actuarial Consultant - Long Term Care Reserving (Life & Health)
CNA Insurance
$106,500Senior Manager12 days agoEarly Careers - Actuarial Intern
Health Care Service Corporation
$58,552Intern15 days ago
How Chicago, IL Compares With Illinois
Chicago, IL has a median actuary salary of $138,625, compared with $130,000 across Illinois 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; 243 Illinois postings in this slice
- Director actuary salaryNational level page; 60 Illinois postings in this slice
- Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 58 Illinois postings in this slice
- Intern actuary salaryNational level page; 48 Illinois postings in this slice
- Vice President actuary salaryNational level page; 23 Illinois postings in this slice
Actuary salary by specialty
- P&C actuary salaryNational specialty page; 207 Illinois postings in this slice
- Health actuary salaryNational specialty page; 130 Illinois postings in this slice
- Life actuary salaryNational specialty page; 84 Illinois postings in this slice
- Retirement actuary salaryNational specialty page; 12 Illinois postings in this slice
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Explore interactive tool →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the actuary salary in Chicago, IL?
Based on actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Chicago, IL is $138,625. The middle 50% of roles pay between $110,240 and $170,000.
Is Chicago, IL a good market for actuarial jobs?
Chicago, IL 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 346 postings with salary data in this area.
What types of actuarial roles are common in Chicago, IL?
Actuarial roles in Chicago, IL 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 Chicago, IL actuary salary compare to the national median?
The median actuary salary for postings in Chicago, IL is $138,625, versus a national median of $138,250 on Acturhire.
Is Chicago, IL a high-paying market for actuaries?
Chicago, IL has a median actuary salary of $138,625 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.