Actuary Salary in San Francisco, CA

Median Salary

$149,150

Middle 50% Range

$115,250 – $190,000

P25 – P75

City Postings

with salary data

Latest Data

Aug 2026

Salary Distribution

California-wide distribution for context

Under $50k

3 (1%)

$50k–$75k

17 (4%)

$75k–$100k

39 (9%)

$100k–$125k

69 (17%)

$125k–$150k

59 (14%)

$150k–$175k

36 (9%)

$175k–$200k

91 (22%)

$200k–$250k

64 (16%)

$250k–$300k

31 (8%)

$300k+

2 (0%)

Based on 411 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

CA-wide data

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Vice President	$235,000	$206,753 – $249,500	19
Director	$226,400	$200,000 – $226,400	57
Senior Manager	$186,300	$149,150 – $267,650	33
Manager	$181,800	$169,150 – $215,000	61
Individual Contributor	$131,218	$109,641 – $176,204	222
Intern	$67,080	$58,240 – $74,945	14

Salary by Practice Area

CA-wide data

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Life	$186,300	$174,523 – $220,900	117
Retirement	$181,800	$130,000 – $182,500	15
Health	$148,995	$116,505 – $187,750	171
P&C	$138,250	$107,700 – $190,000	96

Actuary salary summary for San Francisco, CA

Acturhire tracks 67 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in San Francisco, CA. The median salary is $149,150. The middle 50% of postings fall between $115,250 to $190,000, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.

What affects actuary pay in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA Compares With California

San Francisco, CA has a median actuary salary of $149,150, compared with $165,000 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 San Francisco, CA?

Based on actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in San Francisco, CA is $149,150. The middle 50% of roles pay between $115,250 and $190,000.

Is San Francisco, CA a good market for actuarial jobs?

San Francisco, 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 67 postings with salary data in this area.

What types of actuarial roles are common in San Francisco, CA?

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

The median actuary salary for postings in San Francisco, CA is $149,150, versus a national median of $140,000 on Acturhire.

Is San Francisco, CA a high-paying market for actuaries?

San Francisco, CA 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.