Actuary Salary in Columbus, OH
Median Salary
$154,000
Middle 50% Range
$126,000 – $190,500
P25 – P75
City Postings
148
with salary data
Latest Data
Sep 2026
Salary Distribution
Ohio-wide distribution for context
Based on 227 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
OH-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| C-Suite | $250,000 | 1 |
| Vice President | $222,000 | 8 |
| Senior Manager | $205,500 | 19 |
| Director | $205,500 | 19 |
| Manager | $186,000 | 25 |
| Individual Contributor | $135,000 | 141 |
| Intern | $52,000 | 9 |
Salary by Practice Area
OH-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Retirement | $190,500 | 14 |
| Life | $172,000 | 56 |
| Health | $149,150 | 37 |
| P&C | $144,000 | 107 |
Actuary salary summary for Columbus, OH
Acturhire tracks 148 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
Open a role to review the full requirements and compensation details.
Sr AVP - NF Quantitative Risk Management
Nationwide
$251,000Director13 days agoActuarial Analyst I (Commercial Lines)
Encova Insurance
$80,265Individual Contributor13 days agoSr AVP - NF Quantitative Risk Management
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
$251,000Vice President16 days agoInsurance Actuarial Analyst 3
Ohio Department of Insurance
$86,965Individual Contributor25 days agoSr. Actuarial Consultant – Life Insurance Valuation REMOTE
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
$170,000Senior Manager28 days agoVP, Advanced Pricing and Segmentation – Property and Casualty
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
$293,000Vice President28 days agoActuary - Life Experience Studies & Assumption Setting - Remote
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
$172,000Individual Contributor29 days agoChief Actuary
STRS Ohio
$244,953Director1 month agoSr. Actuary - Filings Transformation Leader - REMOTE
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
$205,500Director1 month agoLife Actuary Consultant
Deloitte
$149,150Individual Contributor1 month 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.
Compare with Ohio actuary salary dataRelated Salary Data
More Ohio salary pages
Actuary salary by level
- Individual Contributor actuary salaryNational level page; 141 Ohio postings in this slice
- Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 25 Ohio postings in this slice
- Senior Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 19 Ohio postings in this slice
- Director actuary salaryNational level page; 19 Ohio postings in this slice
- Intern actuary salaryNational level page; 9 Ohio postings in this slice
Actuary salary by specialty
- P&C actuary salaryNational specialty page; 107 Ohio postings in this slice
- Life actuary salaryNational specialty page; 56 Ohio postings in this slice
- Health actuary salaryNational specialty page; 37 Ohio postings in this slice
- Retirement actuary salaryNational specialty page; 14 Ohio postings in this slice
Filter by practice area, experience level, and more for OH roles.
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 148 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 $138,250 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.