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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Actuary Salary After Tax in Minneapolis

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท MN ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 1.17

Actuary Salary Range

25th Percentile

$92,000

Take-home:

$67,312

$5,609/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$120,000

Take-home:

$84,905

$7,075/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$158,000

Take-home:

$107,895

$8,991/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $120,000

Gross Salary$120,000
Federal Tax(15.0%)โ€“$18,047
MN State Taxโ€“$7,868
Social Securityโ€“$7,440
Medicareโ€“$1,740
Annual Take-Home$84,905
$7,075Monthly
$3,266Bi-Weekly
29.25%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Minneapolis

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)22.6% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,600/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$2,050/mo

COL Index

1.17

Comfortable Rent Max

$1,768/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $7,075 ($84,900/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$3,538

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$2,123

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$1,415

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$42,450

Wants / year

$25,470

Savings / year

$16,980

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Actuary salary in Minneapolis?

The median Actuary salary in Minneapolis (MN) is $120,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $92,000 and the 75th percentile is $158,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Actuary in Minneapolis?

At the median salary of $120,000, a Actuary in MN takes home approximately $84,905 per year ($7,075/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 29.25%.

Can a Actuary afford rent in Minneapolis?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Minneapolis is $1,600/month. On the median Actuary salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 22.6%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($1,768/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Actuary salaries in Minneapolis?

Minneapolis has a cost-of-living index of 1.17 (1.00 = national average). Minneapolis is 17% more expensive than the US average, which reduces the real purchasing power of the Actuary salary.