Actuary Salary in Iowa

Median Salary

$144,800

Middle 50% Range

$99,291 – $149,000

P25 – P75

Job Postings

58

with salary data

Latest Data

Apr 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
2 (3%)
$50k–$75k
4 (7%)
$75k–$100k
9 (16%)
$100k–$125k
3 (5%)
$125k–$150k
27 (47%)
$150k–$175k
10 (17%)
$175k–$200k
1 (2%)
$200k–$250k
2 (3%)
$250k–$300k
$300k+

Based on 58 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$191,4132
Unknown$170,0004
Manager$166,0009
Director$144,5503
Individual Contributor$141,60037
Senior Manager$136,0001
Intern$49,9202

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
Unknown$149,0005
Retirement$149,0003
Life$145,00039
Health$91,7381
P&C$85,99810

There are 58 actuarial job postings with salary data in Iowa on Acturhire. The median salary is $144,800, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $99,291 and $149,000. Unknown 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 58 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Iowa is $144,800. The middle 50% of roles pay between $99,291 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 58 actuarial job postings with salary data in Iowa.