Actuary Salary in New York, NY

Median Salary

$150,000

Middle 50% Range

$112,200 – $188,364

P25 – P75

City Postings

279

with salary data

Latest Data

May 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
12 (4%)
$50k–$75k
23 (7%)
$75k–$100k
25 (8%)
$100k–$125k
57 (18%)
$125k–$150k
57 (18%)
$150k–$175k
51 (16%)
$175k–$200k
41 (13%)
$200k–$250k
39 (12%)
$250k–$300k
19 (6%)
$300k+
1 (0%)

Based on 325 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

NY-wide data

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$236,12531
Senior Manager$192,5009
Director$189,00036
Manager$170,00045
Unknown$158,3008
Individual Contributor$127,386167
Intern$57,20029

Salary by Practice Area

NY-wide data

SegmentMedianPostings
P&C$156,276155
Life$146,97695
Health$135,00040
Retirement$118,25016
Unknown$110,00019

Acturhire tracks 279 actuarial job postings with salary data in New York, NY. The median salary is $150,000, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $112,200 and $188,364. P&C roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $156,276.

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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 $150,000. The middle 50% of roles pay between $112,200 and $188,364.

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 279 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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