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

Under $50k
1 (1%)
$50k–$75k
7 (5%)
$75k–$100k
22 (15%)
$100k–$125k
27 (18%)
$125k–$150k
27 (18%)
$150k–$175k
22 (15%)
$175k–$200k
21 (14%)
$200k–$250k
16 (11%)
$250k–$300k
3 (2%)
$300k+
1 (1%)

Based on 147 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

NJ-wide data

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$225,00010
Director$193,70025
Manager$180,50018
Senior Manager$151,7507
Individual Contributor$117,00085
Intern$62,9202

Salary by Practice Area

NJ-wide data

SegmentMedianPostings
Health$151,75021
Life$137,80015
P&C$137,50091
Retirement$125,80012
Unknown$113,7508

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.

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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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