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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
3 open private-sector listings for actuaries in Illinois from 3 employers. Cities with the most openings first.
| City ⇅ | Open jobs now ⇅ | Employers hiring ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 3 | 3 | see jobs → |
| Measure ⇅ | Illinois ⇅ | United States ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Jobs | 2,280 | 26,670 |
| Median pay | $115,430 | $130,000 |
| Entry (10th percentile) | $77,790 | $78,570 |
| Top (90th percentile) | $202,160 | $215,100 |
| Location quotient | 2.18 | 1.00 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Actuaries (SOC 15-2011): national median pay $130,000 a year, 26,670 jobs in the US, +9.2% growth projected 2025–35, typical entry education: Bachelor's degree (BLS).
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3 open private-sector listings from 3 employers on Jobs Private USA today (updated several times a day).
The median is $115,430 a year; entry level (10th percentile) $77,790 and top (90th) $202,160 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).