Actuary Salary in Boston, MA

Median Salary

$140,000

Middle 50% Range

$100,000 – $172,500

P25 – P75

City Postings

181

with salary data

Latest Data

Aug 2026

Salary Distribution

Massachusetts-wide distribution for context

Under $50k

7 (3%)

$50k–$75k

21 (9%)

$75k–$100k

49 (20%)

$100k–$125k

38 (15%)

$125k–$150k

39 (16%)

$150k–$175k

42 (17%)

$175k–$200k

17 (7%)

$200k–$250k

24 (10%)

$250k–$300k

7 (3%)

$300k+

2 (1%)

Based on 246 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

MA-wide data

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Vice President	$221,900	$158,438 – $261,250	16
Director	$187,750	$160,000 – $214,800	30
Manager	$155,575	$144,725 – $201,412	22
Senior Manager	$147,500	$135,000 – $205,625	12
Individual Contributor	$110,000	$87,350 – $142,808	142
Intern	$62,400	$52,325 – $71,240	19

Salary by Practice Area

MA-wide data

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Life	$147,500	$92,500 – $184,750	68
P&C	$136,500	$95,775 – $168,612	103
Health	$129,640	$109,038 – $167,738	56
Retirement	$120,000	$76,250 – $164,375	7

Actuary salary summary for Boston, MA

Acturhire tracks 181 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Boston, MA. The median salary is $140,000. The middle 50% of postings fall between $100,000 to $172,500, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.

What affects actuary pay in Boston, MA

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 Boston, MA Compares With Massachusetts

Boston, MA has a median actuary salary of $140,000, compared with $136,475 across Massachusetts 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 Boston, MA?

Based on actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Boston, MA is $140,000. The middle 50% of roles pay between $100,000 and $172,500.

Is Boston, MA a good market for actuarial jobs?

Boston, MA 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 181 postings with salary data in this area.

What types of actuarial roles are common in Boston, MA?

Actuarial roles in Boston, MA 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 Boston, MA actuary salary compare to the national median?

The median actuary salary for postings in Boston, MA is $140,000, versus a national median of $140,000 on Acturhire.

Is Boston, MA a high-paying market for actuaries?

Boston, MA has a median actuary salary of $140,000 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.