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Career level
Vice President
$226,762
n=292
Practice area
Life
$148,838
n=1,501
State market
California
$154,890
n=551
Actuary salary by experience level
Median annual pay by seniority band, based on postings with disclosed compensation.
| Segment | Median | Typical range | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $226,762 | $191k to $265k | 292 |
| Director | $191,500 | $172k to $216k | 859 |
| Senior Manager | $175,000 | $147k to $268k | 475 |
| Manager | $166,000 | $143k to $200k | 859 |
| Individual Contributor | $119,250 | $96k to $148k | 3,601 |
| Intern | $58,240 | $50k to $67k | 463 |
Actuary salary by practice area
Median annual pay for major actuarial practice areas.
| Segment | Median | Typical range | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life | $148,838 | $116k to $190k | 1,501 |
| P&C | $139,454 | $105k to $175k | 2,220 |
| Health | $137,500 | $109k to $183k | 2,349 |
| Retirement | $131,525 | $85k to $171k | 222 |
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Actuary salary by state
Highest median state-level salary benchmarks with available posting data.
| Segment | Median | Typical range | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $154,890 | $115k to $190k | 551 |
| Oregon | $150,698 | $102k to $185k | 122 |
| Nebraska | $150,231 | $80k to $186k | 46 |
| Ohio | $149,150 | $114k to $191k | 261 |
| North Carolina | $149,150 | $102k to $191k | 173 |
| Florida | $149,150 | $110k to $196k | 130 |
| Virginia | $149,150 | $112k to $186k | 106 |
| Nevada | $149,150 | $103k to $220k | 20 |
Actuary salary by city
Top city salary benchmarks by median pay in the current salary dataset.
| Segment | Median | Typical range | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Beach | $186,300 | $182k to $226k | 109 |
| Portland | $162,125 | $110k to $192k | 83 |
| Charlotte | $154,500 | $105k to $204k | 119 |
| Columbus | $153,250 | $120k to $191k | 194 |
| San Francisco | $149,150 | $119k to $189k | 91 |
| Seattle | $148,590 | $118k to $174k | 104 |
| Philadelphia | $147,500 | $110k to $179k | 99 |
| Dallas | $146,000 | $106k to $193k | 68 |
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How Acturhire calculates salary benchmarks
Acturhire salary benchmarks are based on real actuarial job postings that disclose compensation. Salary ranges are annualized where possible, grouped by posting attributes, and summarized with medians and percentile ranges to reduce the effect of outliers.
Samples include only postings with usable salary data. Segment tables exclude unknown categories and groups with fewer than 20 observations. Posting counts are shown so you can judge confidence before comparing practice areas, locations, credentials, work styles, or seniority bands.
These figures describe advertised annual base salary, not accepted offers, bonuses, equity, pensions, or other benefits. A posting can remain in the historical dataset after the role closes.
Actuary salary FAQ
How much do actuaries make?
Based on 6,746 actuarial job postings with salary data on Acturhire, the median actuary salary is $139,500, with a typical range of $102k to $180k.
What affects actuary salary the most?
Actuary salary is most affected by seniority, credential requirements, practice area, location, company type, work arrangement, and the technical scope of the role.
Which actuarial practice areas pay the most?
Pay varies by current posting mix, but practice-area comparisons are available on this page for P&C, Life, Health, Retirement, and other actuarial segments with salary data.
How current is Acturhire salary data?
Acturhire salary benchmarks are refreshed from live and recently collected actuarial job posting data, with the latest available data month shown on this page.