Actuary Salary in Iowa
Median Salary
$144,600
Middle 50% Range
$92,500 – $164,250
P25 – P75
Job Postings
123
with salary data
Latest Data
Oct 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 123 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $191,413 | 2 |
| Director | $185,000 | 15 |
| Manager | $160,750 | 18 |
| Senior Manager | $150,000 | 5 |
| Individual Contributor | $125,000 | 67 |
| Intern | $52,520 | 8 |
Salary by Practice Area
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Retirement | $149,000 | 3 |
| Life | $145,000 | 88 |
| Health | $112,500 | 3 |
| P&C | $89,000 | 19 |
Actuary salary summary for Iowa
Acturhire currently tracks 123 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Iowa. The median salary is $144,600. The middle 50% of postings fall between $92,500 to $164,250, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.
What affects actuary pay in Iowa
Compensation in Iowa 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, Retirement has the highest median compensation at $149,000. 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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Actuarial Associate, Insurance Risk Modeling
Careers at KKR
$125,000Individual Contributor2 days agoAVP & Actuary
Principal Financial Group
$211,000Director4 days agoStaff Actuary - LTC Valuation
Transamerica
$112,50013 days agoStaff Actuary - LTC Valuation
Aegon
$112,500Individual Contributor18 days agoStaff Actuary - LTC Valuation
Transamerica
$112,500Individual Contributor18 days agoStaff Actuary (Life Valuation Special Projects)
Transamerica
$112,500Individual Contributor24 days agoAssociate Actuarial Analyst, Reserving
The Mutual Group
$86,000Individual Contributor25 days agoDirector & Actuary
Sammons Financial Group Companies
$192,552Director25 days agoActuarial Intern - Summer 2027
The Mutual Group
$49,920Intern25 days agoActuarial Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
$107,500Individual Contributor26 days ago
Top Cities in Iowa 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 Iowa city salary pages before using the state median as your only benchmark.
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Related actuary salary by level
- Individual Contributor actuary salaryNational level page; 67 Iowa postings in this slice
- Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 18 Iowa postings in this slice
- Director actuary salaryNational level page; 15 Iowa postings in this slice
- Intern actuary salaryNational level page; 8 Iowa postings in this slice
Related actuary salary by specialty
- Life actuary salaryNational specialty page; 88 Iowa postings in this slice
- P&C actuary salaryNational specialty page; 19 Iowa postings in this slice
- Health actuary salaryNational specialty page; 3 Iowa postings in this slice
- Retirement actuary salaryNational specialty page; 3 Iowa postings in this slice
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Explore interactive tool →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average or median actuary salary in Iowa?
Based on 123 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Iowa is $144,600. Median is often the better benchmark because senior executive roles can pull averages upward. The middle 50% of roles pay between $92,500 and $164,250.
Which actuarial specialty pays the most in Iowa?
Among practice areas with sufficient data, Retirement actuaries in Iowa report the highest median salary at $149,000.
How does Iowa compare to the national actuary salary?
The median actuary salary in Iowa is $144,600, compared to a national median of $138,225 across all Acturhire job postings.
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 123 actuarial job postings with salary data in Iowa.
How much do entry-level actuaries make in Iowa?
Entry-level actuary pay in Iowa 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.