Actuary Salary in Des Moines, IA
Median Salary
$141,600
Middle 50% Range
$107,500 – $149,000
P25 – P75
City Postings
31
with salary data
Latest Data
May 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 69 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
IA-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $191,413 | 2 |
| Unknown | $170,000 | 4 |
| Manager | $166,000 | 9 |
| Director | $155,000 | 5 |
| Individual Contributor | $139,650 | 46 |
| Senior Manager | $136,000 | 1 |
| Intern | $49,920 | 2 |
Salary by Practice Area
IA-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | $149,000 | 6 |
| Retirement | $149,000 | 3 |
| Life | $144,550 | 49 |
| Health | $91,738 | 1 |
| P&C | $85,998 | 10 |
Acturhire tracks 31 actuarial job postings with salary data in Des Moines, IA. The median salary is $141,600, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $107,500 and $149,000. Unknown roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $149,000.
Sample Job Postings
Analyst - Actuarial Financial Reporting
KKR
$80,000Individual Contributor1 day agoAVP & Actuary
Principal Financial Group
$248,000Director13 days agoAVP & Actuary
Principal Financial Group
$248,000Director13 days agoAssistant Actuary
Principal Financial Group
$137,700Individual Contributor1 month agoActuarial Associate, Insurance Risk Modeling
Careers at KKR
$125,000Individual Contributor1 month agoActuarial Associate, Insurance Liability Modeling
Global Atlantic Financial Group Opportunities
$147,500Individual Contributor2 months agoActuary - PRT
Principal Financial Group
$166,000Manager2 months agoAssociate Actuary or Assistant Financial Director
Principal Financial Group
$159,0002 months agoMedicaid Actuary
State of Iowa
$91,738Individual Contributor2 months agoSenior Analyst Actuary, Insurance Risk Modeling
Global Atlantic Financial Group Opportunities
$122,500Individual Contributor3 months ago
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Explore interactive tool →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the actuary salary in Des Moines, IA?
Based on actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Des Moines, IA is $141,600. The middle 50% of roles pay between $107,500 and $149,000.
Is Des Moines, IA a good market for actuarial jobs?
Des Moines, IA 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 31 postings with salary data in this area.
What types of actuarial roles are common in Des Moines, IA?
Actuarial roles in Des Moines, IA 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 Des Moines, IA actuary salary compare to the national median?
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