Actuary Salary in Chicago, IL
Median Salary
$142,350
Middle 50% Range
$116,000 – $172,500
P25 – P75
City Postings
277
with salary data
Latest Data
Aug 2026
Salary Distribution
Illinois-wide distribution for context
Based on 375 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
IL-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| C-Suite | $371,550 | 1 |
| Vice President | $202,500 | 18 |
| Director | $180,000 | 53 |
| Senior Manager | $170,000 | 18 |
| Manager | $157,400 | 53 |
| Individual Contributor | $118,965 | 198 |
| Intern | $64,480 | 29 |
Salary by Practice Area
IL-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Health | $143,150 | 116 |
| P&C | $141,000 | 162 |
| Retirement | $118,250 | 12 |
| Life | $114,286 | 58 |
Actuary salary summary for Chicago, IL
Acturhire tracks 277 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Chicago, IL. The median salary is $142,350. The middle 50% of postings fall between $116,000 to $172,500, 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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In-Force Management Actuary
Swiss Re
$195,0001 day agoVP, Reinsurance Actuary
Guy Carpenter
$162,550Vice President1 day agoHealth Actuary Consulting Manager
Deloitte
$267,650Senior Manager1 day agoLead Capital Actuary
Argo Group
$174,500Director13 days agoActuarial Analyst – New Graduate – 2026 Start Dates – Chicago Life, FRM, LAPA, and LTS Practices
Milliman
$91,300Individual Contributor13 days agoAssociate Actuarial Director, Life Solutions
Aon Corporation
$235,000Senior Manager13 days agoActuarial Intern - Summer 2027 Internship/Co-Op (May 2027 Start) - FRM, Life, LTS
Milliman
$71,760Intern13 days agoSenior Portfolio Pricing Actuary
Liberty Mutual Insurance
$172,50014 days agoSenior Actuarial Analyst or Actuary
Zurich North America
$152,100Individual Contributor18 days agoHealthcare Financial/Actuarial Senior Director
WTW
$160,000Director18 days ago
How Chicago, IL Compares With Illinois
Chicago, IL has a median actuary salary of $142,350, compared with $136,950 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; 198 Illinois postings in this slice
- Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 53 Illinois postings in this slice
- Director actuary salaryNational level page; 53 Illinois postings in this slice
- Intern actuary salaryNational level page; 29 Illinois postings in this slice
- Vice President actuary salaryNational level page; 18 Illinois postings in this slice
Actuary salary by specialty
- P&C actuary salaryNational specialty page; 162 Illinois postings in this slice
- Health actuary salaryNational specialty page; 116 Illinois postings in this slice
- Life actuary salaryNational specialty page; 58 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 $142,350. The middle 50% of roles pay between $116,000 and $172,500.
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 277 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 $142,350, versus a national median of $140,000 on Acturhire.
Is Chicago, IL a high-paying market for actuaries?
Chicago, IL has a median actuary salary of $142,350 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.