Actuary Salary in Columbus, OH
Median Salary
$154,000
Middle 50% Range
$126,000 – $190,500
P25 – P75
City Postings
138
with salary data
Latest Data
Aug 2026
Salary Distribution
Ohio-wide distribution for context
Based on 207 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
OH-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| C-Suite | $250,000 | 1 |
| Senior Manager | $236,575 | 18 |
| Vice President | $211,000 | 6 |
| Director | $191,890 | 16 |
| Manager | $186,000 | 25 |
| Individual Contributor | $135,000 | 131 |
| Intern | $52,000 | 7 |
Salary by Practice Area
OH-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Retirement | $190,500 | 13 |
| Life | $182,000 | 49 |
| Health | $149,150 | 36 |
| P&C | $144,000 | 97 |
Actuary salary summary for Columbus, OH
Acturhire tracks 138 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Columbus, OH. The median salary is $154,000. The middle 50% of postings fall between $126,000 to $190,500, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.
What affects actuary pay in Columbus, OH
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.
Relevant job postings
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Health Actuary Consulting Manager
Deloitte
$267,650Senior Manager1 day agoActuarial Consultant, Property Pricing
Nationwide
$135,000Manager1 day agoActuarial Consultant, Property Pricing
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
$154,000Manager1 day agoConsultant, Actuarial – Retirement Solutions Financial Reporting - REMOTE
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
$154,000Individual Contributor12 days agoHealth Actuary Analyst
Deloitte
$111,250Individual Contributor25 days agoHealth Actuary Consulting Manager
Deloitte
$220,250Manager25 days agoHealth Actuary Senior Consultant
Deloitte
$190,250Individual Contributor25 days agoHealth Actuary Consultant
Deloitte
$149,150Individual Contributor25 days agoAVP, Actuary - Group Benefits and Pet
Nationwide
$222,000Director29 days agoEarly Careers: Actuarial Intern
Aon
$67,080Intern29 days ago
How Columbus, OH Compares With Ohio
Columbus, OH has a median actuary salary of $154,000, compared with $148,000 across Ohio 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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Actuary salary by level
- Individual Contributor actuary salaryNational level page; 131 Ohio postings in this slice
- Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 25 Ohio postings in this slice
- Senior Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 18 Ohio postings in this slice
- Director actuary salaryNational level page; 16 Ohio postings in this slice
- Intern actuary salaryNational level page; 7 Ohio postings in this slice
Actuary salary by specialty
- P&C actuary salaryNational specialty page; 97 Ohio postings in this slice
- Life actuary salaryNational specialty page; 49 Ohio postings in this slice
- Health actuary salaryNational specialty page; 36 Ohio postings in this slice
- Retirement actuary salaryNational specialty page; 13 Ohio postings in this slice
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Explore interactive tool →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the actuary salary in Columbus, OH?
Based on actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Columbus, OH is $154,000. The middle 50% of roles pay between $126,000 and $190,500.
Is Columbus, OH a good market for actuarial jobs?
Columbus, OH 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 138 postings with salary data in this area.
What types of actuarial roles are common in Columbus, OH?
Actuarial roles in Columbus, OH 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 Columbus, OH actuary salary compare to the national median?
The median actuary salary for postings in Columbus, OH is $154,000, versus a national median of $140,000 on Acturhire.
Is Columbus, OH a high-paying market for actuaries?
Columbus, OH has a median actuary salary of $154,000 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.