Actuary Salary in New York, NY

Median Salary

$148,297

Middle 50% Range

$111,400 – $188,339

P25 – P75

City Postings

263

with salary data

Latest Data

May 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
9 (3%)
$50k–$75k
22 (7%)
$75k–$100k
25 (8%)
$100k–$125k
55 (18%)
$125k–$150k
54 (18%)
$150k–$175k
46 (15%)
$175k–$200k
40 (13%)
$200k–$250k
37 (12%)
$250k–$300k
17 (6%)
$300k+
1 (0%)

Based on 306 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

NY-wide data

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$236,12529
Senior Manager$192,5007
Director$189,00034
Manager$168,75043
Unknown$158,3008
Individual Contributor$127,193158
Intern$60,32027

Salary by Practice Area

NY-wide data

SegmentMedianPostings
P&C$156,199141
Life$146,56393
Health$135,00039
Unknown$128,22017
Retirement$118,25016

Acturhire tracks 263 actuarial job postings with salary data in New York, NY. The median salary is $148,297, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $111,400 and $188,339. P&C roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $156,199.

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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 $148,297. The middle 50% of roles pay between $111,400 and $188,339.

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 263 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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