Actuary Salary in Newark, NJ

Median Salary

$125,800

Middle 50% Range

$98,000 – $163,648

P25 – P75

City Postings

36

with salary data

Latest Data

Jul 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
3 (1%)
$50k–$75k
8 (4%)
$75k–$100k
32 (15%)
$100k–$125k
41 (20%)
$125k–$150k
32 (15%)
$150k–$175k
32 (15%)
$175k–$200k
28 (14%)
$200k–$250k
22 (11%)
$250k–$300k
7 (3%)
$300k+
2 (1%)

Based on 207 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

NJ-wide data

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$225,00021
Director$192,00033
Manager$180,50025
Senior Manager$148,87510
Individual Contributor$114,650116
Intern$62,9202

Salary by Practice Area

NJ-wide data

SegmentMedianPostings
Life$147,65021
P&C$145,250120
Retirement$127,50015
Health$122,71834
Unknown$114,40017

Acturhire tracks 36 actuarial job postings with salary data in Newark, NJ. The median salary is $125,800, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $98,000 and $163,648. Life roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $147,650.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the actuary salary in Newark, NJ?

Based on actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Newark, NJ is $125,800. The middle 50% of roles pay between $98,000 and $163,648.

Is Newark, NJ a good market for actuarial jobs?

Newark, NJ 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 36 postings with salary data in this area.

What types of actuarial roles are common in Newark, NJ?

Actuarial roles in Newark, NJ 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 Newark, NJ actuary salary compare to the national median?

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