Actuaries pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for actuaries is $54.68 an hour ($113,730 a year). About 1,560 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($130,000). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($115,430).
Pay range for actuaries in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.29 | $79,640 |
| 25% of workers | $46.14 | $95,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $54.68 | $113,730 |
| 75% of workers | $78.70 | $163,690 |
| 90% of workers | $100.61 | $209,260 |
Actuaries pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $117,590 | 30 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $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)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- 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 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Data Scientists | $107,640 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $86,500 |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | $82,230 |
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