Actuary Salary in New York, NY

Median Salary

$140,250

Middle 50% Range

$108,225 – $181,500

P25 – P75

City Postings

499

with salary data

Latest Data

Oct 2026

Salary Distribution

New York-wide distribution for context

Under $50k

26 (4%)

$50k–$75k

46 (8%)

$75k–$100k

58 (10%)

$100k–$125k

103 (18%)

$125k–$150k

106 (18%)

$150k–$175k

89 (15%)

$175k–$200k

60 (10%)

$200k–$250k

63 (11%)

$250k–$300k

29 (5%)

$300k+

4 (1%)

Based on 584 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

NY-wide data

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Vice President	$236,000	$188,750 – $264,000	47
C-Suite	$191,942	$191,942 – $191,942	1
Director	$188,125	$166,375 – $218,812	66
Senior Manager	$172,500	$147,500 – $220,000	19
Manager	$165,500	$135,540 – $200,000	69
Individual Contributor	$125,000	$102,500 – $151,388	304
Intern	$62,400	$43,680 – $67,600	63

Salary by Practice Area

NY-wide data

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
P&C	$149,847	$114,642 – $181,235	281
Life	$146,868	$111,030 – $187,436	138
Health	$120,000	$99,360 – $151,700	105
Retirement	$115,550	$75,900 – $151,388	28

Actuary salary summary for New York, NY

Acturhire tracks 499 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in New York, NY. The median salary is $140,250. The middle 50% of postings fall between $108,225 to $181,500, 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 $140,250, compared with $136,600 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 $140,250. The middle 50% of roles pay between $108,225 and $181,500.

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 499 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 $140,250, versus a national median of $138,225 on Acturhire.

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

New York, NY has a median actuary salary of $140,250 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.