Actuary Salary in Baltimore, MD

Median Salary

$144,750

Middle 50% Range

$96,000 – $197,062

P25 – P75

City Postings

with salary data

Latest Data

Aug 2026

Salary Distribution

Maryland-wide distribution for context

Under $50k

5 (7%)

$50k–$75k

8 (11%)

$75k–$100k

14 (20%)

$100k–$125k

6 (8%)

$125k–$150k

18 (25%)

$150k–$175k

6 (8%)

$175k–$200k

3 (4%)

$200k–$250k

7 (10%)

$250k–$300k

4 (6%)

$300k+

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Based on 71 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

MD-wide data

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Senior Manager	$267,650	$242,210 – $267,650	5
Director	$217,500	$217,500 – $244,952	5
Manager	$143,450	$137,392 – $163,500	17
Individual Contributor	$96,000	$88,094 – $123,800	31
Intern	$52,000	$52,000 – $55,692	9

Salary by Practice Area

MD-wide data

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Life	$143,000	$96,000 – $162,500	33
Health	$132,500	$88,688 – $190,250	21
P&C	$97,100	$74,250 – $128,044	6
Retirement	$77,250	$52,000 – $142,500	4

Actuary salary summary for Baltimore, MD

Acturhire tracks 44 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Baltimore, MD. The median salary is $144,750. The middle 50% of postings fall between $96,000 to $197,062, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.

What affects actuary pay in Baltimore, MD

City-level salary data is shaped by local employer mix, consulting demand, headquarters presence, remote-work policies, and seniority. A city with fewer postings can still show a strong median if the market is concentrated in senior or specialized roles.

How to interpret city salary data

The mix of employers and role types can shift quickly, so compare the breakdown tables before treating any one segment as the market rate. Use the city benchmark alongside the state-wide tables on this page, since the city sample may be narrower than the broader state market.

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How Baltimore, MD Compares With Maryland

Baltimore, MD has a median actuary salary of $144,750, compared with $128,000 across Maryland postings in Acturhire's salary dataset. City samples can be narrower, so use this together with the state-wide breakdowns by practice area and experience level.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the actuary salary in Baltimore, MD?

Based on actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Baltimore, MD is $144,750. The middle 50% of roles pay between $96,000 and $197,062.

Is Baltimore, MD a good market for actuarial jobs?

Baltimore, MD is one of the top actuarial job markets in the US, with a concentration of insurance companies, consulting firms, and financial services employers. Acturhire tracks 44 postings with salary data in this area.

What types of actuarial roles are common in Baltimore, MD?

Actuarial roles in Baltimore, MD span practice areas including P&C, Life, Health, and Pension. Senior roles such as Director and VP are also well represented. See the breakdown tables on this page for more detail.

How does Baltimore, MD actuary salary compare to the national median?

The median actuary salary for postings in Baltimore, MD is $144,750, versus a national median of $140,000 on Acturhire.

Is Baltimore, MD a high-paying market for actuaries?

Baltimore, MD has a median actuary salary of $144,750 in Acturhire's current posting data. Compare the city benchmark with the state-wide tables and similar nearby markets before treating it as a complete compensation picture.