How much does an actuary make in Illinois?
$115,400a year
Median yearly pay for actuarys in Illinois. That is $55.50 an hour or $9,619 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.50
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 2,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,790Median: $115,400Highest 10%: $202,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,790 | $37.40 | |
| 25th | $95,940 | $46.13 | |
| Median | $115,400 | $55.50 | |
| 75th | $158,500 | $76.22 | |
| 90th | $202,200 | $97.19 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $129,400 |
| Springfield, IL | $117,600 |
| Chicago, IL | $113,700 |
| Davenport, IA | $104,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for actuarys.
| 23. Colorado | $120,400 |
| 24. Kentucky | $120,400 |
| 25. Maine | $119,600 |
| 26. Illinois | $115,400 |
| 27. Rhode Island | $111,100 |
| 28. Ohio | $111,000 |
| 29. Oklahoma | $109,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actuary make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $55.50 ($115,400 a year).
Do actuarys make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $115,400 against $130,000 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Illinois rank for actuary pay?
Illinois ranks 26 of 36 states.
Which city in Illinois pays actuarys the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $129,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.