Actuary Salary in Iowa

Median Salary

$144,575

Middle 50% Range

$92,310 – $160,750

P25 – P75

Job Postings

88

with salary data

Latest Data

Jul 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
6 (7%)
$50k–$75k
4 (5%)
$75k–$100k
14 (16%)
$100k–$125k
6 (7%)
$125k–$150k
34 (39%)
$150k–$175k
14 (16%)
$175k–$200k
4 (5%)
$200k–$250k
6 (7%)
$250k–$300k
$300k+

Based on 88 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$191,4132
Director$185,00010
Manager$166,00012
Unknown$159,0007
Senior Manager$136,0001
Individual Contributor$130,75054
Intern$49,9202

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
Retirement$149,0003
Life$145,00062
Unknown$145,0009
Health$91,7381
P&C$89,00013

There are 88 actuarial job postings with salary data in Iowa on Acturhire. The median salary is $144,575, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $92,310 and $160,750. Retirement roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $149,000.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average actuary salary in Iowa?

Based on 88 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Iowa is $144,575. The middle 50% of roles pay between $92,310 and $160,750.

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?

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 88 actuarial job postings with salary data in Iowa.