Actuary Salary in Iowa
Median Salary
$144,550
Middle 50% Range
$100,000 – $149,000
P25 – P75
Job Postings
71
with salary data
Latest Data
May 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 71 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $191,413 | 2 |
| Unknown | $170,000 | 5 |
| Manager | $166,000 | 9 |
| Director | $155,000 | 5 |
| Individual Contributor | $137,700 | 47 |
| Senior Manager | $136,000 | 1 |
| Intern | $49,920 | 2 |
Salary by Practice Area
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | $149,000 | 6 |
| Retirement | $149,000 | 3 |
| Life | $144,550 | 51 |
| Health | $91,738 | 1 |
| P&C | $85,998 | 10 |
There are 71 actuarial job postings with salary data in Iowa on Acturhire. The median salary is $144,550, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $100,000 and $149,000. Unknown roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $149,000.
Sample Job Postings
Associate Actuary – Annuity Valuation
Transamerica
$136,5005 days agoAssociate Actuary – Annuity Valuation
Transamerica
$136,500Individual Contributor5 days agoInt Actuary Analyst
Transamerica
$91,500Individual Contributor8 days agoAnalyst - Actuarial Financial Reporting
KKR
$80,000Individual Contributor8 days agoActuary
Sammons Financial Group Companies
$174,007Individual Contributor8 days agoActuary
Sammons Financial Group
$174,007Individual Contributor14 days agoStaff Actuary - Annuities Valuation
Transamerica
$107,500Individual Contributor15 days agoStaff Actuary - Annuities Valuation
Transamerica
$107,500Individual Contributor15 days agoAVP & Actuary
Principal Financial Group
$248,000Director20 days agoAVP & Actuary
Principal Financial Group
$248,000Director20 days ago
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Explore interactive tool →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average actuary salary in Iowa?
Based on 71 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Iowa is $144,550. The middle 50% of roles pay between $100,000 and $149,000.
Which actuarial specialty pays the most in Iowa?
Among practice areas with sufficient data, Unknown actuaries in Iowa report the highest median salary at $149,000.
How does Iowa compare to the national actuary salary?
Acturhire's salary tool lets you compare Iowa compensation against the national median across all practice areas and experience levels.
What experience level earns the most for actuaries in Iowa?
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 Iowa for a detailed breakdown.
How many actuarial jobs with salary data are in Iowa?
Acturhire currently tracks 71 actuarial job postings with salary data in Iowa.