Actuary Salary in San Francisco, CA

Median Salary

$169,150

Middle 50% Range

$115,900 – $181,875

P25 – P75

City Postings

23

with salary data

Latest Data

Apr 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
3 (2%)
$50k–$75k
13 (7%)
$75k–$100k
13 (7%)
$100k–$125k
29 (16%)
$125k–$150k
18 (10%)
$150k–$175k
18 (10%)
$175k–$200k
56 (31%)
$200k–$250k
25 (14%)
$250k–$300k
5 (3%)
$300k+
1 (1%)

Based on 181 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

CA-wide data

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$244,5008
Director$220,90020
Unknown$205,8652
Manager$180,90026
Individual Contributor$142,190116
Intern$66,5607
Senior Manager$62,3702

Salary by Practice Area

CA-wide data

SegmentMedianPostings
Unknown$280,0001
Life$181,80059
Retirement$181,8006
Health$142,86073
P&C$127,50042

Acturhire tracks 23 actuarial job postings with salary data in San Francisco, CA. The median salary is $169,150, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $115,900 and $181,875. Life roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $181,800.

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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 $169,150. The middle 50% of roles pay between $115,900 and $181,875.

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 23 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?

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