Actuaries Salary in Illinois (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 2,280 employed

Annual Mean

$129,580

$62.30/hr

Annual Median

$115,430

$55.50/hr

Bottom 10%

$77,790

$37.40/hr

Top 10%

$202,160

$97.19/hr

Location vs National Average

Illinois

$129,580

Difference

-8.4% vs US avg

US National

$141,480

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$77,790	$37.40/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$95,940	$46.12/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$115,430	$55.50/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$158,540	$76.22/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$202,160	$97.19/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$78K

25th

$96K

Median

$115K

75th

$159K

90th

$202K

Illinois has a moderate number of Actuaries positions (approximately 2,280), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Illinois, Actuaries salaries range from $77,790 at the 10th percentile to $202,160 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $124,370 (108% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Illinois

Metro areas with highest Actuaries wages

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

How Actuaries Compares in Illinois

The average Actuaries salary of $129,580 in Illinois ranks below the national average of $141,480. There are approximately 2,280 Actuariess employed in Illinois.