Actuary Salary in Illinois

Median Salary

$135,000

Middle 50% Range

$100,500 – $170,000

P25 – P75

Job Postings

304

with salary data

Latest Data

Jul 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
9 (3%)
$50k–$75k
28 (9%)
$75k–$100k
38 (13%)
$100k–$125k
55 (18%)
$125k–$150k
58 (19%)
$150k–$175k
54 (18%)
$175k–$200k
30 (10%)
$200k–$250k
20 (7%)
$250k–$300k
8 (3%)
$300k+
4 (1%)

Based on 304 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

SegmentMedianPostings
C-Suite$371,5501
Vice President$202,50016
Director$175,00041
Senior Manager$167,50011
Manager$156,44044
Unknown$124,0503
Individual Contributor$118,965170
Intern$67,08018

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
Health$142,75088
P&C$141,000133
Retirement$118,25012
Life$107,16851
Unknown$86,02620

There are 304 actuarial job postings with salary data in Illinois on Acturhire. The median salary is $135,000, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $100,500 and $170,000. Health roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $142,750.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average actuary salary in Illinois?

Based on 304 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Illinois is $135,000. The middle 50% of roles pay between $100,500 and $170,000.

Which actuarial specialty pays the most in Illinois?

Among practice areas with sufficient data, Health actuaries in Illinois report the highest median salary at $142,750.

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 304 actuarial job postings with salary data in Illinois.