Actuary Salary in Jersey City, NJ
Median Salary
$130,000
Middle 50% Range
$106,750 – $173,750
P25 – P75
City Postings
66
with salary data
Latest Data
Oct 2026
Salary Distribution
New Jersey-wide distribution for context
Based on 292 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
NJ-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $225,000 | 25 |
| Director | $192,000 | 43 |
| Manager | $178,000 | 33 |
| Senior Manager | $147,500 | 15 |
| Individual Contributor | $114,825 | 160 |
| Intern | $65,520 | 16 |
Salary by Practice Area
NJ-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| P&C | $145,250 | 150 |
| Life | $127,500 | 41 |
| Retirement | $124,100 | 21 |
| Health | $122,718 | 56 |
Actuary salary summary for Jersey City, NJ
Acturhire tracks 66 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Jersey City, NJ. The median salary is $130,000. The middle 50% of postings fall between $106,750 to $173,750, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.
What affects actuary pay in Jersey City, NJ
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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Actuarial Analyst
AIG
$133,474Individual Contributor3 days agoActuarial Associate - IR Pricing & Product Development
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$117,500Individual Contributor12 days agoActuarial Analyst II – AI and Data Transformation
Verisk
$81,700Individual Contributor29 days agoActuarial Associate – AI and Data Transformation
Verisk
$135,000Manager1 month agoActuarial Intern | 2027 Summer Internship Program
Verisk
$64,480Intern1 month agoAssociate Actuary – Casualty Specialty Markets
AIG
$135,000Manager1 month agoAssociate Director & Actuary, Life Insurance
Corebridge Financial
$175,000Director2 months ago2027 Corebridge Financial Summer Internship Program - Actuary
Corebridge Financial
$80,000Intern2 months agoAVP, Capital Management Strategic Projects
Fortitude Re
$200,000Director2 months agoAVP, Capital Management Strategic Projects
Fortitude Re
$200,000Director2 months ago
How Jersey City, NJ Compares With New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ has a median actuary salary of $130,000, compared with $135,000 across New Jersey 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; 160 New Jersey postings in this slice
- Director actuary salaryNational level page; 43 New Jersey postings in this slice
- Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 33 New Jersey postings in this slice
- Vice President actuary salaryNational level page; 25 New Jersey postings in this slice
- Intern actuary salaryNational level page; 16 New Jersey postings in this slice
Actuary salary by specialty
- P&C actuary salaryNational specialty page; 150 New Jersey postings in this slice
- Health actuary salaryNational specialty page; 56 New Jersey postings in this slice
- Life actuary salaryNational specialty page; 41 New Jersey postings in this slice
- Retirement actuary salaryNational specialty page; 21 New Jersey postings in this slice
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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 $130,000. The middle 50% of roles pay between $106,750 and $173,750.
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 66 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?
The median actuary salary for postings in Jersey City, NJ is $130,000, versus a national median of $138,250 on Acturhire.
Is Jersey City, NJ a high-paying market for actuaries?
Jersey City, NJ has a median actuary salary of $130,000 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.