Actuaries Salary in Illinois

Actuaries in Illinois earn the most in Chicago (average $129,500 a year) and the least in Springfield ($117,910), across the 2 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the actuaries average at $129,580 and the median at $115,430 for 2,280 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $141,480.

Actuaries average salary by city in Illinois

Chicago$129,500
Springfield$117,910

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Chicago	$129,500	$113,730	$95,970	$93,510	104
Springfield	$117,910	$117,590	$78,980	$86,084	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Actuaries salary in other states

Actuaries salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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