Actuaries Salary in Illinois
Actuaries in Illinois earn a median of $115,430 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $115,430
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($130,000)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 2,280
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,790; the top 10% earn over $202,160. Nationally the range is $78,570 to $215,100.
States ranked near Illinois
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Actuaries pay in Illinois
How much do actuaries make in Illinois?
The median is $115,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,790 and the top 10% earn over $202,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for actuaries?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 36 (−11% vs. the national median of $130,000). Living costs are not included.