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
Based on 325 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
NY-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $236,125 | 31 |
| Senior Manager | $192,500 | 9 |
| Director | $189,000 | 36 |
| Manager | $170,000 | 45 |
| Unknown | $158,300 | 8 |
| Individual Contributor | $127,386 | 167 |
| Intern | $57,200 | 29 |
Salary by Practice Area
NY-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| P&C | $156,276 | 155 |
| Life | $146,976 | 95 |
| Health | $135,000 | 40 |
| Retirement | $118,250 | 16 |
| Unknown | $110,000 | 19 |
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.
Sample Job Postings
Actuary- Middle Market Energy Underwriting
Liberty Mutual Insurance
$172,500Individual ContributorTodayActuary- Reinsurance
Liberty Mutual Insurance
$172,500Individual ContributorTodayPricing Actuary- Middle Markets Underwriting
Liberty Mutual Insurance
$172,500Senior ManagerTodayActuary- North American Speciality
Liberty Mutual Insurance
$172,500Individual ContributorTodayAVP, Actuarial Pricing
Arch Insurance Group Inc.
$192,000Director1 day agoSenior Actuarial Analyst, US Pricing
Uber
$138,250Individual Contributor1 day agoAVP & Marketing Actuary
Munich Re
$275,500Manager5 days agoActuarial Director, Pricing (Hybrid)
Arch Insurance Group Inc.
$155,000Director5 days agoSenior Vice President – Actuarial
Gallagher Re
$242,750Vice President5 days agoSenior Actuarial Analyst, US Pricing
Uber
$138,250Individual Contributor5 days ago
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Explore interactive tool →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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