Actuary Salary in New York, NY

Median Salary

$150,850

Middle 50% Range

$115,225 – $187,704

P25 – P75

City Postings

216

with salary data

Latest Data

Apr 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
5 (2%)
$50k–$75k
17 (7%)
$75k–$100k
20 (8%)
$100k–$125k
48 (19%)
$125k–$150k
47 (19%)
$150k–$175k
37 (15%)
$175k–$200k
33 (13%)
$200k–$250k
28 (11%)
$250k–$300k
17 (7%)
$300k+
1 (0%)

Based on 253 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

NY-wide data

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$247,50025
Director$189,75028
Senior Manager$189,5605
Manager$165,50039
Unknown$158,3008
Individual Contributor$127,386124
Intern$62,92024

Salary by Practice Area

NY-wide data

SegmentMedianPostings
P&C$156,539111
Life$146,41080
Health$137,50033
Unknown$119,11016
Retirement$117,50013

Acturhire tracks 216 actuarial job postings with salary data in New York, NY. The median salary is $150,850, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $115,225 and $187,704. P&C roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $156,539.

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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 $150,850. The middle 50% of roles pay between $115,225 and $187,704.

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 216 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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