Actuary Salary in Philadelphia, PA

Median Salary

$151,500

Middle 50% Range

$128,665 – $183,864

P25 – P75

City Postings

38

with salary data

Latest Data

Jul 2026

Salary Distribution

Pennsylvania-wide distribution for context

Under $50k
3 (2%)
$50k–$75k
4 (3%)
$75k–$100k
16 (13%)
$100k–$125k
28 (23%)
$125k–$150k
24 (20%)
$150k–$175k
25 (20%)
$175k–$200k
9 (7%)
$200k–$250k
8 (7%)
$250k–$300k
5 (4%)
$300k+

Based on 122 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

PA-wide data

SegmentMedianPostings
Senior Manager$207,5756
Vice President$203,0157
Manager$161,10024
Director$155,0007
Unknown$155,0007
Individual Contributor$112,35069
Intern$46,8002

Salary by Practice Area

PA-wide data

SegmentMedianPostings
Life$152,20044
Retirement$152,2003
P&C$143,00035
Unknown$115,0009
Health$110,25031

Actuary salary summary for Philadelphia, PA

Acturhire tracks 38 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Philadelphia, PA. The median salary is $151,500. The middle 50% of postings fall between $128,665 to $183,864, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.

What affects actuary pay in Philadelphia, PA

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.

How Philadelphia, PA Compares With Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA has a median actuary salary of $151,500, compared with $136,435 across Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia, PA?

Based on actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Philadelphia, PA is $151,500. The middle 50% of roles pay between $128,665 and $183,864.

Is Philadelphia, PA a good market for actuarial jobs?

Philadelphia, PA 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 38 postings with salary data in this area.

What types of actuarial roles are common in Philadelphia, PA?

Actuarial roles in Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA actuary salary compare to the national median?

The median actuary salary for postings in Philadelphia, PA is $151,500, versus a national median of $137,600 on Acturhire.

Is Philadelphia, PA a high-paying market for actuaries?

Philadelphia, PA has a median actuary salary of $151,500 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.