Actuary Salary in Des Moines, IA

Median Salary

$144,025

Middle 50% Range

$116,125 – $164,250

P25 – P75

City Postings

with salary data

Latest Data

Oct 2026

Salary Distribution

Iowa-wide distribution for context

Under $50k

8 (7%)

$50k–$75k

8 (7%)

$75k–$100k

16 (13%)

$100k–$125k

12 (10%)

$125k–$150k

43 (35%)

$150k–$175k

20 (16%)

$175k–$200k

6 (5%)

$200k–$250k

10 (8%)

$250k–$300k

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$300k+

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Based on 123 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

IA-wide data

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Vice President	$191,413	$180,706 – $202,119	2
Director	$185,000	$166,000 – $216,750	15
Manager	$160,750	$145,375 – $168,822	18
Senior Manager	$150,000	$146,500 – $182,500	5
Individual Contributor	$125,000	$89,718 – $146,500	67
Intern	$52,520	$49,920 – $55,120	8

Salary by Practice Area

IA-wide data

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Retirement	$149,000	$146,800 – $157,500	3
Life	$145,000	$122,500 – $166,000	88
Health	$112,500	$102,119 – $112,500	3
P&C	$89,000	$78,252 – $162,500	19

Actuary salary summary for Des Moines, IA

Acturhire tracks 54 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Des Moines, IA. The median salary is $144,025. The middle 50% of postings fall between $116,125 to $164,250, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.

What affects actuary pay in Des Moines, IA

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.

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How Des Moines, IA Compares With Iowa

Des Moines, IA has a median actuary salary of $144,025, compared with $144,600 across Iowa 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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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 $144,025. The middle 50% of roles pay between $116,125 and $164,250.

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 54 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?

The median actuary salary for postings in Des Moines, IA is $144,025, versus a national median of $138,250 on Acturhire.

Is Des Moines, IA a high-paying market for actuaries?

Des Moines, IA has a median actuary salary of $144,025 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.