Actuary Salary in Iowa
Median Salary
$145,000
Middle 50% Range
$92,310 – $166,000
P25 – P75
Job Postings
108
with salary data
Latest Data
Aug 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 108 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $191,413 | 2 |
| Director | $180,000 | 12 |
| Senior Manager | $164,500 | 4 |
| Manager | $159,000 | 17 |
| Individual Contributor | $137,100 | 60 |
| Intern | $55,120 | 6 |
Salary by Practice Area
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Retirement | $149,000 | 3 |
| Life | $145,000 | 79 |
| Health | $91,738 | 1 |
| P&C | $89,000 | 15 |
Actuary salary summary for Iowa
Acturhire currently tracks 108 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Iowa. The median salary is $145,000. The middle 50% of postings fall between $92,310 to $166,000, 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.
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Associate Actuary - UL Valuation
Aegon
$146,500Individual Contributor6 days agoAssociate Actuary
Principal Financial Group
$149,000Manager6 days agoAssociate Actuary
Principal Financial Group
$159,000Manager6 days agoActuary (Validation & Special Projects)
Transamerica
$170,000Manager6 days agoAssociate Actuary (Validation & Special Projects)
Transamerica
$146,500Individual Contributor6 days agoAssociate Actuary (IFRS 17 Reporting )
Transamerica
$146,500Senior Manager7 days agoActuarial Internship (Summer 2027)
Principal Financial Group
$55,120Intern15 days agoActuarial Internship (Summer 2027)
Principal Financial Group
$55,120Intern15 days agoActuarial Intern (Summer 2027)
Transamerica
$55,120Intern22 days agoActuarial Intern (Summer 2027)
Transamerica
$55,120Intern22 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; 60 Iowa postings in this slice
- Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 17 Iowa postings in this slice
- Director actuary salaryNational level page; 12 Iowa postings in this slice
- Intern actuary salaryNational level page; 6 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 108 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Iowa is $145,000. Median is often the better benchmark because senior executive roles can pull averages upward. The middle 50% of roles pay between $92,310 and $166,000.
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 $145,000, compared to a national median of $140,000 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 108 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.