Actuary Salary in Illinois

Median Salary

$123,694

Middle 50% Range

$90,859 – $158,750

P25 – P75

Job Postings

184

with salary data

Latest Data

Apr 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
7 (4%)
$50k–$75k
21 (11%)
$75k–$100k
25 (14%)
$100k–$125k
40 (22%)
$125k–$150k
33 (18%)
$150k–$175k
28 (15%)
$175k–$200k
11 (6%)
$200k–$250k
11 (6%)
$250k–$300k
4 (2%)
$300k+
4 (2%)

Based on 184 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

SegmentMedianPostings
C-Suite$371,5501
Vice President$215,0005
Senior Manager$198,7214
Director$182,50025
Manager$157,40019
Unknown$124,0501
Individual Contributor$117,250112
Intern$67,08017

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
Health$138,50048
P&C$126,57579
Retirement$116,5009
Life$92,47934
Unknown$86,77614

There are 184 actuarial job postings with salary data in Illinois on Acturhire. The median salary is $123,694, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $90,859 and $158,750. Health roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $138,500.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average actuary salary in Illinois?

Based on 184 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Illinois is $123,694. The middle 50% of roles pay between $90,859 and $158,750.

Which actuarial specialty pays the most in Illinois?

Among practice areas with sufficient data, Health actuaries in Illinois report the highest median salary at $138,500.

How does Illinois compare to the national actuary salary?

Acturhire's salary tool lets you compare Illinois compensation against the national median across all practice areas and experience levels.

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 184 actuarial job postings with salary data in Illinois.