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
Based on 207 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
NJ-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $225,000 | 21 |
| Director | $192,000 | 33 |
| Manager | $180,500 | 25 |
| Senior Manager | $148,875 | 10 |
| Individual Contributor | $114,650 | 116 |
| Intern | $62,920 | 2 |
Salary by Practice Area
NJ-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Life | $147,650 | 21 |
| P&C | $145,250 | 120 |
| Retirement | $127,500 | 15 |
| Health | $122,718 | 34 |
| Unknown | $114,400 | 17 |
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.
Sample Job Postings
Actuarial Analyst I
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
$82,448Individual Contributor2 days agoActuarial Analyst I
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
$82,448Individual Contributor3 days agoActuarial Analyst II
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
$92,523Individual Contributor3 days agoAssociate Actuary, Retirement Strategies Finance and Actuarial Pricing (Hybrid)
Prudential Financial
$151,700Individual Contributor3 days agoActuarial Analyst II
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
$92,523Individual Contributor3 days agoActuarial Analyst I
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
$82,448Individual Contributor3 days agoActuarial Analyst III
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
$121,335Individual Contributor6 days agoActuarial Analyst II
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
$92,523Individual Contributor6 days agoActuarial Analyst III
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
$121,335Individual Contributor7 days agoActuarial Analyst II
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
$92,523Individual Contributor3 months ago
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Explore interactive tool →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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