Actuary Salary in New York, NY

Median Salary

$152,500

Middle 50% Range

$115,000 – $189,500

P25 – P75

City Postings

337

with salary data

Latest Data

Jul 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
15 (4%)
$50k–$75k
24 (6%)
$75k–$100k
31 (8%)
$100k–$125k
76 (19%)
$125k–$150k
67 (17%)
$150k–$175k
64 (16%)
$175k–$200k
44 (11%)
$200k–$250k
49 (12%)
$250k–$300k
26 (7%)
$300k+
2 (1%)

Based on 398 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

NY-wide data

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$237,50039
C-Suite$191,9421
Director$189,75046
Senior Manager$189,56013
Manager$170,00051
Unknown$160,0009
Individual Contributor$125,000210
Intern$57,20029

Salary by Practice Area

NY-wide data

SegmentMedianPostings
P&C$155,115187
Life$148,771111
Health$131,35060
Retirement$118,25016
Unknown$107,50024

Acturhire tracks 337 actuarial job postings with salary data in New York, NY. The median salary is $152,500, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $115,000 and $189,500. P&C roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $155,115.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the actuary salary in New York, NY?

Based on actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in New York, NY is $152,500. The middle 50% of roles pay between $115,000 and $189,500.

Is New York, NY a good market for actuarial jobs?

New York, NY 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 337 postings with salary data in this area.

What types of actuarial roles are common in New York, NY?

Actuarial roles in New York, NY 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 New York, NY actuary salary compare to the national median?

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