Actuary Salary in Newark, NJ

Median Salary

$124,100

Middle 50% Range

$98,000 – $151,700

P25 – P75

City Postings

with salary data

Latest Data

Oct 2026

Salary Distribution

New Jersey-wide distribution for context

Under $50k

4 (1%)

$50k–$75k

20 (7%)

$75k–$100k

44 (15%)

$100k–$125k

56 (19%)

$125k–$150k

49 (17%)

$150k–$175k

39 (13%)

$175k–$200k

37 (13%)

$200k–$250k

30 (10%)

$250k–$300k

11 (4%)

$300k+

2 (1%)

Based on 292 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

NJ-wide data

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Vice President	$225,000	$200,000 – $265,500	25
Director	$192,000	$173,000 – $206,950	43
Manager	$178,000	$151,000 – $182,500	33
Senior Manager	$147,500	$122,125 – $155,875	15
Individual Contributor	$114,825	$92,522 – $135,000	160
Intern	$65,520	$63,830 – $70,200	16

Salary by Practice Area

NJ-wide data

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
P&C	$145,250	$114,738 – $180,500	150
Life	$127,500	$98,000 – $182,500	41
Retirement	$124,100	$78,650 – $151,700	21
Health	$122,718	$92,522 – $171,812	56

Actuary salary summary for Newark, NJ

Acturhire tracks 49 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Newark, NJ. The median salary is $124,100. The middle 50% of postings fall between $98,000 to $151,700, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.

What affects actuary pay in Newark, NJ

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 Newark, NJ Compares With New Jersey

Newark, NJ has a median actuary salary of $124,100, compared with $135,000 across New Jersey 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 Newark, NJ?

Based on actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Newark, NJ is $124,100. The middle 50% of roles pay between $98,000 and $151,700.

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 49 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?

The median actuary salary for postings in Newark, NJ is $124,100, versus a national median of $138,250 on Acturhire.

Is Newark, NJ a high-paying market for actuaries?

Newark, NJ has a median actuary salary of $124,100 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.