Actuary Salary in New York, NY

Median Salary

$147,500

Middle 50% Range

$112,050 – $185,550

P25 – P75

City Postings

415

with salary data

Latest Data

Aug 2026

Salary Distribution

New York-wide distribution for context

Under $50k

16 (3%)

$50k–$75k

32 (7%)

$75k–$100k

44 (9%)

$100k–$125k

93 (19%)

$125k–$150k

87 (18%)

$150k–$175k

79 (16%)

$175k–$200k

51 (10%)

$200k–$250k

56 (11%)

$250k–$300k

27 (6%)

$300k+

2 (0%)

Based on 487 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

NY-wide data

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Vice President	$236,062	$189,375 – $264,750	42
C-Suite	$191,942	$191,942 – $191,942	1
Director	$188,500	$159,800 – $215,250	53
Senior Manager	$183,150	$158,750 – $241,325	15
Manager	$168,750	$140,250 – $200,000	63
Individual Contributor	$125,000	$105,000 – $151,662	266
Intern	$62,400	$48,880 – $68,640	37

Salary by Practice Area

NY-wide data

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
P&C	$153,247	$118,149 – $183,840	232
Life	$147,582	$119,515 – $187,323	123
Health	$127,700	$108,225 – $159,500	81
Retirement	$113,600	$83,232 – $151,388	23

Actuary salary summary for New York, NY

Acturhire tracks 415 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in New York, NY. The median salary is $147,500. The middle 50% of postings fall between $112,050 to $185,550, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.

What affects actuary pay in New York, NY

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 New York, NY Compares With New York

New York, NY has a median actuary salary of $147,500, compared with $139,500 across New York 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 New York, NY?

Based on actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in New York, NY is $147,500. The middle 50% of roles pay between $112,050 and $185,550.

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 415 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?

The median actuary salary for postings in New York, NY is $147,500, versus a national median of $140,000 on Acturhire.

Is New York, NY a high-paying market for actuaries?

New York, NY has a median actuary salary of $147,500 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.