Actuaries pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for actuaries is $55.50 an hour ($115,430 a year). About 2,280 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($130,000). Illinois ranks 26th of 36 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for actuaries in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.40 | $77,790 |
| 25% of workers | $46.12 | $95,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $55.50 | $115,430 |
| 75% of workers | $76.22 | $158,540 |
| 90% of workers | $97.19 | $202,160 |
Actuaries pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $117,590 | 30 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $113,730 | 1,560 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for actuaries
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 1,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Data Scientists | $106,560 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $89,800 |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | $81,090 |
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