Actuary Salary in Illinois

Median Salary

$127,885

Middle 50% Range

$98,738 – $166,567

P25 – P75

Job Postings

230

with salary data

Latest Data

May 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
7 (3%)
$50k–$75k
24 (10%)
$75k–$100k
27 (12%)
$100k–$125k
46 (20%)
$125k–$150k
47 (20%)
$150k–$175k
38 (17%)
$175k–$200k
16 (7%)
$200k–$250k
15 (7%)
$250k–$300k
6 (3%)
$300k+
4 (2%)

Based on 230 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

SegmentMedianPostings
C-Suite$371,5501
Vice President$200,9509
Senior Manager$198,7214
Director$181,25032
Unknown$169,5252
Manager$156,44032
Individual Contributor$117,875133
Intern$67,08017

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
Health$143,15066
P&C$132,75099
Retirement$116,5009
Life$93,71339
Unknown$89,00017

There are 230 actuarial job postings with salary data in Illinois on Acturhire. The median salary is $127,885, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $98,738 and $166,567. Health roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $143,150.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average actuary salary in Illinois?

Based on 230 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Illinois is $127,885. The middle 50% of roles pay between $98,738 and $166,567.

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?

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 230 actuarial job postings with salary data in Illinois.