Actuary salary in Chicago, IL
Based on 73 certified H-1B filings in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Rosemont, Bannockburn, Glenview, Northbrook, Rolling Meadows.
Also listed as: Associate Actuary, Assistant Actuary
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $90,767 |
| 25th | $111,071 |
| 50th (median) | $132,356 |
| 75th | $162,000 |
| 90th | $204,592 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $99,275 | $86,925 | $130,000 | 49 |
| FY2021 | $113,200 | $90,000 | $130,000 | 37 |
| FY2022 | $120,000 | $105,000 | $152,546 | 53 |
| FY2023 | $118,069 | $100,375 | $151,790 | 43 |
| FY2024 | $133,432 | $98,500 | $179,842 | 33 |
| FY2025 | $136,972 | $115,177 | $160,500 | 36 |
| FY2026 | $130,950 | $107,000 | $162,600 | 37 |
Cost of living
Chicago's median Actuary salary of $132,356 is worth about $127,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Chicago = 103.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Actuaries in the Chicago, IL area earned a median of $113,730 in May 2025 (1,560 employed). The H-1B median here is $132,356, 16% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Milliman | $139,900 | 19 |
| EY | $226,534 | 11 |
| Kuvare Corporate Management | too few | 7 |
| Deloitte | too few | 6 |
| PwC | too few | 3 |
| Oliver Wyman Actuarial Consulting | too few | 3 |
| Aon Consulting | too few | 2 |
| Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company | too few | 2 |
| Coalition | too few | 2 |
| National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $94,218 | 18 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $130,666 | 21 |
| Senior · Level III | $152,349 | 19 |
| Expert · Level IV | $172,050 | 10 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $71,698 | $94,218 | 18 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $113,714 | $130,666 | 21 |
| Senior · Level III | $140,275 | $152,349 | 19 |
| Expert · Level IV | $155,376 | $172,050 | 10 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.