Actuary Salary in Boston, MA
Median Salary
$140,000
Middle 50% Range
$102,412 – $172,500
P25 – P75
City Postings
146
with salary data
Latest Data
Jul 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 200 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
MA-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $220,000 | 15 |
| Unknown | $184,750 | 3 |
| Director | $183,625 | 26 |
| Manager | $155,150 | 19 |
| Senior Manager | $147,500 | 11 |
| Individual Contributor | $110,000 | 116 |
| Intern | $54,080 | 10 |
Salary by Practice Area
MA-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Life | $148,325 | 66 |
| P&C | $136,630 | 81 |
| Retirement | $120,000 | 7 |
| Health | $119,250 | 41 |
| Unknown | $76,960 | 5 |
Acturhire tracks 146 actuarial job postings with salary data in Boston, MA. The median salary is $140,000, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $102,412 and $172,500. Life roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $148,325.
Sample Job Postings
Sr. Lead Health Actuary Consultant
Mercer
$146,000Senior ManagerTodayActuary, Reserving - North America Specialty
AIG
$142,500ManagerTodaySr. Health Actuary Consultant
Mercer
$119,250Senior Manager2 days agoSenior Actuarial Analyst
Plymouth Rock Assurance
$109,000Individual Contributor15 days agoHealth and Benefits Actuary -Analyst III
Mercer
$110,250Individual Contributor15 days agoActuarial Analyst
Plymouth Rock Assurance
$79,750Individual Contributor17 days agoAssociate Director, Actuarial
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
$206,500Director17 days agoHealth Actuary - Manager
Mercer
$140,250Manager17 days agoActuarial Analyst, Actuarial Development Program
Liberty Mutual Insurance
$107,500Individual Contributor19 days agoHealth Actuary - Analyst III
Mercer
$110,250Individual Contributor22 days ago
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Explore interactive tool →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 $102,412 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 146 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?
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