Actuary Salary in Des Moines, IA
Median Salary
$143,500
Middle 50% Range
$122,500 – $149,000
P25 – P75
City Postings
37
with salary data
Latest Data
Jul 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 88 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
IA-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $191,413 | 2 |
| Director | $185,000 | 10 |
| Manager | $166,000 | 12 |
| Unknown | $159,000 | 7 |
| Senior Manager | $136,000 | 1 |
| Individual Contributor | $130,750 | 54 |
| Intern | $49,920 | 2 |
Salary by Practice Area
IA-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Retirement | $149,000 | 3 |
| Life | $145,000 | 62 |
| Unknown | $145,000 | 9 |
| Health | $91,738 | 1 |
| P&C | $89,000 | 13 |
Acturhire tracks 37 actuarial job postings with salary data in Des Moines, IA. The median salary is $143,500, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $122,500 and $149,000. Retirement roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $149,000.
Sample Job Postings
Actuarial Specialist – Property Implementation
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
$114,000Individual Contributor6 days agoSr. Actuary II
Principal Financial Group
$185,000Director1 month agoSr. Actuary II
Principal Financial Group
$185,000Director1 month agoDirector, Reserving
The Mutual Group
$175,000Director1 month agoAssociate Actuary
Principal Financial Group
$149,000Individual Contributor1 month agoAssociate Actuary
Principal Financial Group
$149,000Individual Contributor1 month agoAnalyst - Actuarial Financial Reporting
KKR
$80,000Individual Contributor1 month agoAVP & Actuary
Principal Financial Group
$248,000Director2 months agoAVP & Actuary
Principal Financial Group
$248,000Director2 months agoAssistant Actuary
Principal Financial Group
$137,700Individual Contributor2 months ago
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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 $143,500. The middle 50% of roles pay between $122,500 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 37 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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