Actuary Salary in Chicago, IL
Median Salary
$137,150
Middle 50% Range
$112,500 – $166,567
P25 – P75
City Postings
154
with salary data
Latest Data
May 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 212 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
IL-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| C-Suite | $371,550 | 1 |
| Vice President | $200,950 | 9 |
| Senior Manager | $198,721 | 4 |
| Director | $185,000 | 29 |
| Manager | $157,400 | 28 |
| Unknown | $124,050 | 1 |
| Individual Contributor | $117,875 | 123 |
| Intern | $67,080 | 17 |
Salary by Practice Area
IL-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Health | $143,150 | 61 |
| P&C | $130,625 | 89 |
| Retirement | $116,500 | 9 |
| Life | $98,331 | 38 |
| Unknown | $89,000 | 15 |
Acturhire tracks 154 actuarial job postings with salary data in Chicago, IL. The median salary is $137,150, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $112,500 and $166,567. Health roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $143,150.
Sample Job Postings
Actuarial Consultant
HUB International
$122,500Individual Contributor1 day agoActuarial Manager, Pricing Tools
Munich Re
$236,900Manager6 days agoVP, Reserving Innovation & Data
Arch Insurance Group Inc.
$225,000Vice President7 days agoActuary, Personal Lines Auto Analytics
Liberty Mutual Insurance
$159,500Individual Contributor7 days agoAVP, Corporate Actuarial, Reserving & Loss Analytics
Arch Insurance Group Inc.
$180,000Director8 days agoSenior Actuarial Analyst, Reserving & Loss Analytics
Arch Insurance Group Inc.
$125,000Individual Contributor8 days agoSenior Actuarial Analyst, Reserving & Loss Analytics
Arch Capital Group
$125,000Individual Contributor8 days agoRisk Modeling Services - Actuarial, Finance & Risk Analytics Senior Associate
PWC
$128,220Individual Contributor12 days agoSenior Actuarial Manager (ASA) – Health Research Team
Milliman
$148,590Manager12 days agoSenior Actuarial Manager (FSA) – Health Research Team
Milliman
$173,075Manager12 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 $137,150. The middle 50% of roles pay between $112,500 and $166,567.
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 154 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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