Actuary Salary in Newport Beach, CA

Median Salary

$186,300

Middle 50% Range

$181,800 – $226,400

P25 – P75

City Postings

with salary data

Latest Data

Oct 2026

Salary Distribution

California-wide distribution for context

Under $50k

4 (1%)

$50k–$75k

21 (5%)

$75k–$100k

47 (10%)

$100k–$125k

78 (17%)

$125k–$150k

71 (15%)

$150k–$175k

38 (8%)

$175k–$200k

97 (21%)

$200k–$250k

71 (15%)

$250k–$300k

35 (8%)

$300k+

2 (0%)

Based on 464 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

CA-wide data

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Vice President	$235,000	$223,750 – $260,000	23
Director	$226,400	$200,000 – $226,400	61
Senior Manager	$182,500	$146,000 – $267,650	39
Manager	$181,800	$168,738 – $215,000	64
Individual Contributor	$128,480	$108,300 – $172,810	251
Intern	$66,820	$57,460 – $74,945	18

Salary by Practice Area

CA-wide data

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Life	$186,300	$149,150 – $220,900	129
Retirement	$182,150	$125,000 – $185,090	18
Health	$146,000	$111,250 – $187,750	191
P&C	$138,250	$102,500 – $181,242	113

Actuary salary summary for Newport Beach, CA

Acturhire tracks 97 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Newport Beach, CA. The median salary is $186,300. The middle 50% of postings fall between $181,800 to $226,400, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.

What affects actuary pay in Newport Beach, CA

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 Newport Beach, CA Compares With California

Newport Beach, CA has a median actuary salary of $186,300, compared with $154,820 across California 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 Newport Beach, CA?

Based on actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Newport Beach, CA is $186,300. The middle 50% of roles pay between $181,800 and $226,400.

Is Newport Beach, CA a good market for actuarial jobs?

Newport Beach, CA 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 97 postings with salary data in this area.

What types of actuarial roles are common in Newport Beach, CA?

Actuarial roles in Newport Beach, CA 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 Newport Beach, CA actuary salary compare to the national median?

The median actuary salary for postings in Newport Beach, CA is $186,300, versus a national median of $138,250 on Acturhire.

Is Newport Beach, CA a high-paying market for actuaries?

Newport Beach, CA has a median actuary salary of $186,300 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.