Actuary Salary in Jersey City, NJ

Median Salary

$130,000

Middle 50% Range

$107,500 – $175,000

P25 – P75

City Postings

with salary data

Latest Data

Aug 2026

Salary Distribution

New Jersey-wide distribution for context

Under $50k

3 (1%)

$50k–$75k

10 (4%)

$75k–$100k

38 (15%)

$100k–$125k

54 (21%)

$125k–$150k

42 (16%)

$150k–$175k

38 (15%)

$175k–$200k

35 (13%)

$200k–$250k

27 (10%)

$250k–$300k

11 (4%)

$300k+

2 (1%)

Based on 260 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

NJ-wide data

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Vice President	$225,000	$200,000 – $265,500	25
Director	$192,000	$173,000 – $206,950	43
Manager	$180,500	$152,625 – $184,375	30
Senior Manager	$146,000	$116,062 – $153,812	12
Individual Contributor	$114,650	$92,522 – $132,500	145
Intern	$69,680	$61,880 – $71,760	5

Salary by Practice Area

NJ-wide data

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
P&C	$147,500	$116,500 – $180,500	136
Life	$137,800	$109,500 – $190,750	31
Health	$128,964	$99,402 – $187,750	52
Retirement	$127,500	$91,975 – $151,700	19

Actuary salary summary for Jersey City, NJ

Acturhire tracks 61 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Jersey City, NJ. The median salary is $130,000. The middle 50% of postings fall between $107,500 to $175,000, 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.

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How Jersey City, NJ Compares With New Jersey

Jersey City, NJ has a median actuary salary of $130,000, compared with $137,175 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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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 $107,500 and $175,000.

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 61 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 $140,000 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.