Actuary Salary in Chicago, IL
Median Salary
$141,000
Middle 50% Range
$116,000 – $169,822
P25 – P75
City Postings
224
with salary data
Latest Data
Jul 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 304 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
IL-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| C-Suite | $371,550 | 1 |
| Vice President | $202,500 | 16 |
| Director | $175,000 | 41 |
| Senior Manager | $167,500 | 11 |
| Manager | $156,440 | 44 |
| Unknown | $124,050 | 3 |
| Individual Contributor | $118,965 | 170 |
| Intern | $67,080 | 18 |
Salary by Practice Area
IL-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Health | $142,750 | 88 |
| P&C | $141,000 | 133 |
| Retirement | $118,250 | 12 |
| Life | $107,168 | 51 |
| Unknown | $86,026 | 20 |
Acturhire tracks 224 actuarial job postings with salary data in Chicago, IL. The median salary is $141,000, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $116,000 and $169,822. Health roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $142,750.
Sample Job Postings
Sr. Lead Health Actuary Consultant
Mercer
$146,000Senior ManagerTodayActuarial Associate - Pricing
Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc.
$112,500Individual Contributor1 day agoSenior Actuarial Analyst II
QBE Insurance
$141,500Individual Contributor1 day agoVP, Global Analytics
Guy Carpenter
$162,550Vice President1 day agoSr. Health Actuary Consultant
Mercer
$119,2502 days agoSr Actuarial Analyst - remote
Health Care Service Corporation
$98,800Individual Contributor2 days agoSr Actuarial Analyst - remote
Health Care Service Corporation
$98,800Individual Contributor3 days agoMedicaid Actuarial Manager
Deloitte
$220,250Manager4 days agoActuarial Director, Reserving (Hybrid)
Arch Capital Group
$155,000Director6 days agoSenior Actuarial Consultant, Large Account Pricing
CNA
$162,500Senior Manager6 days ago
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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 $141,000. The middle 50% of roles pay between $116,000 and $169,822.
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 224 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?
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