Actuary Salary in Oakland, CA
Median Salary
$142,190
Middle 50% Range
$109,451 – $172,810
P25 – P75
City Postings
37
with salary data
Latest Data
Oct 2026
Salary Distribution
California-wide distribution for context
Based on 468 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
CA-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $235,000 | 23 |
| Director | $226,400 | 62 |
| Senior Manager | $182,500 | 39 |
| Manager | $181,800 | 64 |
| Individual Contributor | $128,480 | 252 |
| Intern | $67,080 | 20 |
Salary by Practice Area
CA-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Life | $186,300 | 130 |
| Retirement | $182,150 | 18 |
| Health | $146,000 | 191 |
| P&C | $138,250 | 116 |
Actuary salary summary for Oakland, CA
Acturhire tracks 37 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Oakland, CA. The median salary is $142,190. The middle 50% of postings fall between $109,451 to $172,810, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.
What affects actuary pay in Oakland, 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.
Relevant job postings
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Manager, Actuarial Services - Medicare Advantage experience
Kaiser Permanente
$194,735Manager3 days agoActuarial Analyst, Experienced
Blue Shield Of California
$109,451Individual Contributor4 days agoActuarial Analyst III - Medicare experience needed
Kaiser Permanente
$145,300Individual Contributor22 days agoSr Mgr, Actuarial Services - Medicare experience needed
Kaiser Permanente
$214,605Senior Manager22 days agoActuarial Analyst, Associate
Blue Shield Of California
$92,955Individual Contributor1 month agoActuarial Analyst, Senior
Blue Shield Of California
$144,832Individual Contributor2 months agoActuarial Analyst IV
Kaiser Permanente
$172,810Individual Contributor3 months agoActuarial Analyst
Delta Dental Ins.
$88,750Individual Contributor4 months agoActuarial Analyst I
Kaiser Permanente
$101,702Individual Contributor7 months agoActuarial Analyst, Experienced
Blue Shield Of California
$97,075Individual Contributor7 months ago
How Oakland, CA Compares With California
Oakland, CA has a median actuary salary of $142,190, compared with $154,348 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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Actuary salary by level
- Individual Contributor actuary salaryNational level page; 252 California postings in this slice
- Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 64 California postings in this slice
- Director actuary salaryNational level page; 62 California postings in this slice
- Senior Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 39 California postings in this slice
- Vice President actuary salaryNational level page; 23 California postings in this slice
Actuary salary by specialty
- Health actuary salaryNational specialty page; 191 California postings in this slice
- Life actuary salaryNational specialty page; 130 California postings in this slice
- P&C actuary salaryNational specialty page; 116 California postings in this slice
- Retirement actuary salaryNational specialty page; 18 California postings in this slice
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Explore interactive tool →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 $109,451 and $172,810.
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 37 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?
The median actuary salary for postings in Oakland, CA is $142,190, versus a national median of $138,250 on Acturhire.
Is Oakland, CA a high-paying market for actuaries?
Oakland, CA has a median actuary salary of $142,190 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.