Actuary Salary in Philadelphia, PA

Median Salary

$149,150

Middle 50% Range

$119,250 – $187,750

P25 – P75

City Postings

with salary data

Latest Data

Aug 2026

Salary Distribution

Pennsylvania-wide distribution for context

Under $50k

3 (2%)

$50k–$75k

7 (4%)

$75k–$100k

20 (13%)

$100k–$125k

36 (23%)

$125k–$150k

32 (20%)

$150k–$175k

28 (18%)

$175k–$200k

13 (8%)

$200k–$250k

12 (8%)

$250k–$300k

7 (4%)

$300k+

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Based on 158 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

PA-wide data

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Vice President	$225,000	$177,450 – $256,200	9
Manager	$176,000	$140,250 – $205,000	29
Director	$155,000	$149,750 – $182,600	11
Unknown	$155,000	$143,250 – $155,000	7
Senior Manager	$145,375	$137,472 – $237,612	10
Individual Contributor	$112,350	$98,525 – $146,500	86
Intern	$61,100	$48,880 – $67,080	6

Salary by Practice Area

PA-wide data

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Retirement	$152,200	$132,100 – $194,475	3
Life	$149,150	$112,350 – $152,200	49
P&C	$141,500	$106,500 – $163,250	45
Health	$118,965	$110,000 – $149,500	49
Unknown	$113,099	$89,848 – $138,805	12

Actuary salary summary for Philadelphia, PA

Acturhire tracks 61 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Philadelphia, PA. The median salary is $149,150. The middle 50% of postings fall between $119,250 to $187,750, 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.

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How Philadelphia, PA Compares With Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA has a median actuary salary of $149,150, compared with $138,850 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 $149,150. The middle 50% of roles pay between $119,250 and $187,750.

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 61 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 $149,150, versus a national median of $139,500 on Acturhire.

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

Philadelphia, PA has a median actuary salary of $149,150 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.