Actuary Salary in Illinois
Median Salary
$136,950
Middle 50% Range
$99,650 – $170,750
P25 – P75
Job Postings
375
with salary data
Latest Data
Aug 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 375 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| C-Suite | $371,550 | 1 |
| Vice President | $202,500 | 18 |
| Director | $180,000 | 53 |
| Senior Manager | $170,000 | 18 |
| Manager | $157,400 | 53 |
| Individual Contributor | $118,965 | 198 |
| Intern | $64,480 | 29 |
Salary by Practice Area
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Health | $143,150 | 116 |
| P&C | $141,000 | 162 |
| Retirement | $118,250 | 12 |
| Life | $114,286 | 58 |
Actuary salary summary for Illinois
Acturhire currently tracks 375 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Illinois. The median salary is $136,950. The middle 50% of postings fall between $99,650 to $170,750, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.
What affects actuary pay in Illinois
Compensation in Illinois depends on seniority, practice area, credential path, employer type, and whether the role is tied to a local office or broader national pay band. Senior leadership roles and specialized technical positions usually sit above analyst and associate roles.
How to use this salary benchmark
Within the available data, Health has the highest median compensation at $143,150. Compare the state-level tables with city, practice area, and experience-level pages to understand whether the benchmark reflects the roles you are actually targeting.
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In-Force Management Actuary
Swiss Re
$195,0001 day agoVP, Reinsurance Actuary
Guy Carpenter
$162,550Vice President1 day agoHealth Actuary Consulting Manager
Deloitte
$267,650Senior Manager1 day agoU.S. Internship - Actuary
Gallagher
$27Intern5 days agoActuarial Intern - Summer 2027
RLI Corp
$52,000Intern8 days agoLead Capital Actuary
Argo Group
$174,500Director13 days agoActuarial Analyst – New Graduate – 2026 Start Dates – Chicago Life, FRM, LAPA, and LTS Practices
Milliman
$91,300Individual Contributor13 days agoAssociate Actuarial Director, Life Solutions
Aon Corporation
$235,000Senior Manager13 days agoActuarial Intern - Summer 2027 Internship/Co-Op (May 2027 Start) - FRM, Life, LTS
Milliman
$71,760Intern13 days agoActuarial Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
$135,000Individual Contributor14 days ago
Top Cities in Illinois for Actuary Salaries
City-level compensation can differ from the statewide benchmark when hiring is concentrated around insurers, consulting offices, or headquarters markets. Compare these Illinois city salary pages before using the state median as your only benchmark.
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Related actuary salary by level
- Individual Contributor actuary salaryNational level page; 198 Illinois postings in this slice
- Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 53 Illinois postings in this slice
- Director actuary salaryNational level page; 53 Illinois postings in this slice
- Intern actuary salaryNational level page; 29 Illinois postings in this slice
- Vice President actuary salaryNational level page; 18 Illinois postings in this slice
Related actuary salary by specialty
- P&C actuary salaryNational specialty page; 162 Illinois postings in this slice
- Health actuary salaryNational specialty page; 116 Illinois postings in this slice
- Life actuary salaryNational specialty page; 58 Illinois postings in this slice
- Retirement actuary salaryNational specialty page; 12 Illinois postings in this slice
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Explore interactive tool →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average or median actuary salary in Illinois?
Based on 375 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Illinois is $136,950. Median is often the better benchmark because senior executive roles can pull averages upward. The middle 50% of roles pay between $99,650 and $170,750.
Which actuarial specialty pays the most in Illinois?
Among practice areas with sufficient data, Health actuaries in Illinois report the highest median salary at $143,150.
How does Illinois compare to the national actuary salary?
The median actuary salary in Illinois is $136,950, compared to a national median of $140,000 across all Acturhire job postings.
What experience level earns the most for actuaries in Illinois?
Senior roles such as Director, VP, and C-Suite consistently command higher median salaries. Use the Acturhire salary tool to filter by org level within Illinois for a detailed breakdown.
How many actuarial jobs with salary data are in Illinois?
Acturhire currently tracks 375 actuarial job postings with salary data in Illinois.
How much do entry-level actuaries make in Illinois?
Entry-level actuary pay in Illinois depends on exam progress, internship experience, technical skills, and whether the role is carrier-side or consulting. Use the experience-level table on this page to compare junior roles with senior actuarial positions in the same state.