Actuary Salary in Illinois
Median Salary
$130,000
Middle 50% Range
$94,812 – $170,000
P25 – P75
Job Postings
470
with salary data
Latest Data
Oct 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 470 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| C-Suite | $371,550 | 1 |
| Vice President | $202,500 | 23 |
| Director | $181,250 | 60 |
| Senior Manager | $162,500 | 23 |
| Manager | $156,440 | 58 |
| Individual Contributor | $117,250 | 243 |
| Intern | $62,920 | 48 |
Salary by Practice Area
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Health | $143,150 | 130 |
| P&C | $137,950 | 207 |
| Retirement | $118,250 | 12 |
| Life | $110,294 | 84 |
Actuary salary summary for Illinois
Acturhire currently tracks 470 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Illinois. The median salary is $130,000. The middle 50% of postings fall between $94,812 to $170,000, 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.
Relevant job postings
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Senior Pricing Actuary
Zurich North America
$174,750Individual Contributor3 days agoSenior Pricing Actuary
Zurich North America
$174,750Individual Contributor3 days agoVP, Product, Underwriting & Insurance Products
Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC
$235,000Vice President6 days agoReinsurance Actuarial Sr. Analyst/Associate Director
Aon
$130,000Individual Contributor6 days agoActuarial Analyst L&H - June 2027 Start
CNA
$62,500Individual Contributor6 days agoWSP Actuarial Intern, Chicago
Westfield Specialty Insurance
$52,0007 days agoWSP Actuarial Intern, Chicago
Westfield
$52,000Intern7 days agoSenior P&C Actuarial Analyst
State Farm
$137,500Individual Contributor8 days agoActuary Internship
IAT Insurance Group
$46,800Intern8 days agoActuary Internship
IAT Insurance Group
$46,800Intern8 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.
Related Salary Data
Illinois city salary pages
Related actuary salary by level
- Individual Contributor actuary salaryNational level page; 243 Illinois postings in this slice
- Director actuary salaryNational level page; 60 Illinois postings in this slice
- Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 58 Illinois postings in this slice
- Intern actuary salaryNational level page; 48 Illinois postings in this slice
- Vice President actuary salaryNational level page; 23 Illinois postings in this slice
Related actuary salary by specialty
- P&C actuary salaryNational specialty page; 207 Illinois postings in this slice
- Health actuary salaryNational specialty page; 130 Illinois postings in this slice
- Life actuary salaryNational specialty page; 84 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 470 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Illinois is $130,000. Median is often the better benchmark because senior executive roles can pull averages upward. The middle 50% of roles pay between $94,812 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 $143,150.
How does Illinois compare to the national actuary salary?
The median actuary salary in Illinois is $130,000, compared to a national median of $138,250 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 470 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.