Actuary Salary in Jersey City, NJ
Median Salary
$123,750
Middle 50% Range
$100,625 – $163,625
P25 – P75
City Postings
38
with salary data
Latest Data
May 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 147 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
NJ-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $225,000 | 10 |
| Director | $193,700 | 25 |
| Manager | $180,500 | 18 |
| Senior Manager | $151,750 | 7 |
| Individual Contributor | $117,000 | 85 |
| Intern | $62,920 | 2 |
Salary by Practice Area
NJ-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Health | $151,750 | 21 |
| Life | $137,800 | 15 |
| P&C | $137,500 | 91 |
| Retirement | $125,800 | 12 |
| Unknown | $113,750 | 8 |
Acturhire tracks 38 actuarial job postings with salary data in Jersey City, NJ. The median salary is $123,750, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $100,625 and $163,625. Health roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $151,750.
Sample Job Postings
AVP, Actuarial Pricing
Arch Insurance Group Inc.
$192,000DirectorTodayActuarial Director, Pricing (Hybrid)
Arch Insurance Group Inc.
$155,000Director4 days agoActuarial Associate
Verisk
$134,500Individual Contributor6 days agoAVP, VA Financial Reporting Actuary Manager
Fortitude Re
$182,500Manager8 days agoPension (Risk Transfer), Actuary, Administrator, Paralegal
Corebridge Financial
$145,000Individual Contributor12 days agoSenior Actuarial Analyst - Commercial Property
Verisk
$107,500Individual Contributor13 days agoVP, Reserving Innovation & Data
Arch Insurance Group Inc.
$225,000Vice President14 days agoVP, Reserving Innovation & Data
Arch Capital Group
$225,000Vice President14 days agoSenior Actuarial Analyst, Reserving & Loss Analytics
Arch Insurance Group Inc.
$125,000Senior Manager15 days agoAVP, Corporate Actuarial, Reserving & Loss Analytics
Arch Insurance Group Inc.
$192,000Director15 days ago
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Explore interactive tool →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the actuary salary in Jersey City, NJ?
Based on actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Jersey City, NJ is $123,750. The middle 50% of roles pay between $100,625 and $163,625.
Is Jersey City, NJ a good market for actuarial jobs?
Jersey City, NJ 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 38 postings with salary data in this area.
What types of actuarial roles are common in Jersey City, NJ?
Actuarial roles in Jersey City, NJ 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 Jersey City, NJ actuary salary compare to the national median?
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