Actuary Salary in Chicago, IL
Median Salary
$127,525
Middle 50% Range
$110,000 – $161,250
P25 – P75
City Postings
130
with salary data
Latest Data
Apr 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 184 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
IL-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| C-Suite | $371,550 | 1 |
| Vice President | $215,000 | 5 |
| Senior Manager | $198,721 | 4 |
| Director | $182,500 | 25 |
| Manager | $157,400 | 19 |
| Unknown | $124,050 | 1 |
| Individual Contributor | $117,250 | 112 |
| Intern | $67,080 | 17 |
Salary by Practice Area
IL-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Health | $138,500 | 48 |
| P&C | $126,575 | 79 |
| Retirement | $116,500 | 9 |
| Life | $92,479 | 34 |
| Unknown | $86,776 | 14 |
Acturhire tracks 130 actuarial job postings with salary data in Chicago, IL. The median salary is $127,525, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $110,000 and $161,250. Health roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $138,500.
Sample Job Postings
SVP & Senior Actuarial Officer - Pricing
CNA
$319,500Vice President7 days agoSenior Managing Director- Actuarial Solutions Lead
Aon Corporation
$287,500Director18 days agoActuarial Analyst – Financial & Professional Lines
Vantage Risk Companies
$95,000Individual Contributor22 days agoSenior Actuarial Consultant, Large Account Pricing
CNA
$162,500Individual Contributor24 days agoActuarial Associate Program
Strongpoint Partners
$50,000Individual Contributor1 month agoActuarial Data Consultant
Capco
$100,500Individual Contributor1 month agoActuarial Senior Consultant - Reserving (P&C Healthcare & Surety)
CNA
$141,000Individual Contributor1 month agoAssociate Actuary, US Group Pricing
Scor
$121,750Individual Contributor1 month agoActuarial Data Consultant
Capco
$100,500Individual Contributor1 month agoActuarial Senior Consultant - Reserving (P&C Healthcare & Surety)
CNA
$141,000Individual Contributor1 month 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 $127,525. The middle 50% of roles pay between $110,000 and $161,250.
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 130 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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