Actuary Salary in Oakland, CA

Median Salary

$142,190

Middle 50% Range

$110,141 – $163,378

P25 – P75

City Postings

31

with salary data

Latest Data

Jul 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
3 (1%)
$50k–$75k
14 (5%)
$75k–$100k
29 (10%)
$100k–$125k
48 (16%)
$125k–$150k
40 (13%)
$150k–$175k
31 (10%)
$175k–$200k
69 (23%)
$200k–$250k
50 (16%)
$250k–$300k
19 (6%)
$300k+
2 (1%)

Based on 305 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

CA-wide data

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$235,00015
Director$226,40039
Manager$180,90050
Senior Manager$174,52322
Unknown$171,7303
Individual Contributor$133,370168
Intern$62,4008

Salary by Practice Area

CA-wide data

SegmentMedianPostings
Life$186,300102
Retirement$181,8009
Health$144,055110
P&C$138,25079
Unknown$114,4005

Acturhire tracks 31 actuarial job postings with salary data in Oakland, CA. The median salary is $142,190, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $110,141 and $163,378. Life roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $186,300.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the actuary salary in Oakland, CA?

Based on actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Oakland, CA is $142,190. The middle 50% of roles pay between $110,141 and $163,378.

Is Oakland, CA a good market for actuarial jobs?

Oakland, 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 31 postings with salary data in this area.

What types of actuarial roles are common in Oakland, CA?

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

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