Based on 4,690 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data on Acturhire, the median actuary salary is $139,088, with a typical range of $106k to $179k. Compensation varies most by seniority, practice area, location, credential requirements, company type, and work arrangement.
Median salary
$139,088
Typical range
$106k to $179k
Salary postings
4,690
Latest data
August 2026
Actuary salary by experience level
Median annual pay by seniority band, based on postings with disclosed compensation.
| Segment | Median | Typical range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-Suite | $250,000 | $221k to $311k | 3 |
| Vice President | $232,200 | $195k to $265k | 218 |
| Director | $190,000 | $170k to $216k | 618 |
| Senior Manager | $171,812 | $146k to $268k | 244 |
| Manager | $162,500 | $141k to $197k | 620 |
| Unknown | $147,000 | $102k to $175k | 80 |
| Individual Contributor | $119,000 | $96k to $147k | 2,675 |
| Intern | $57,200 | $49k to $67k | 232 |
Actuary salary by practice area
Median annual pay for major actuarial practice areas.
| Segment | Median | Typical range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life | $149,864 | $120k to $190k | 1,063 |
| P&C | $141,429 | $108k to $175k | 1,478 |
| Retirement | $135,700 | $101k to $182k | 163 |
| Health | $135,000 | $110k to $173k | 1,638 |
| Unknown | $79,000 | $0k to $114k | 348 |
Actuary salary by state
Highest median state-level salary benchmarks with available posting data.
Actuary salary by city
Top city salary benchmarks by median pay in the current salary dataset.
| Segment | Median | Typical range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Beach | $186,300 | $182k to $221k | 83 |
| Portland | $162,125 | $111k to $192k | 53 |
| Columbus | $154,000 | $121k to $191k | 152 |
| Philadelphia | $149,150 | $119k to $188k | 61 |
| Seattle | $148,590 | $112k to $173k | 71 |
| Charlotte | $148,325 | $104k to $198k | 88 |
| New York | $147,500 | $113k to $188k | 387 |
| San Francisco | $146,000 | $111k to $190k | 65 |
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 show posting counts so you can judge sample size before comparing practice areas, locations, credentials, work styles, or seniority bands.
Median salary
$139,088
Typical range
$106k – $179k
Postings with salary
4,690
Latest data
Aug 2026
Deeper breakdowns
Historical trends
Figures are derived from salary ranges on actuarial job postings on Acturhire. They are not verified offers and do not represent total compensation. Past postings are included even if roles are no longer open.
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Actuary salary FAQ
How much do actuaries make?
Based on 4,690 actuarial job postings with salary data on Acturhire, the median actuary salary is $139,088, with a typical range of $106k to $179k.
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.