Actuary Salary in San Francisco, CA
Median Salary
$138,250
Middle 50% Range
$117,000 – $175,938
P25 – P75
City Postings
48
with salary data
Latest Data
Jul 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 305 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
CA-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $235,000 | 15 |
| Director | $226,400 | 39 |
| Manager | $180,900 | 50 |
| Senior Manager | $174,523 | 22 |
| Unknown | $171,730 | 3 |
| Individual Contributor | $133,370 | 168 |
| Intern | $62,400 | 8 |
Salary by Practice Area
CA-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Life | $186,300 | 102 |
| Retirement | $181,800 | 9 |
| Health | $144,055 | 110 |
| P&C | $138,250 | 79 |
| Unknown | $114,400 | 5 |
Acturhire tracks 48 actuarial job postings with salary data in San Francisco, CA. The median salary is $138,250, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $117,000 and $175,938. Life roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $186,300.
Sample Job Postings
Sr. Lead Health Actuary Consultant
Mercer
$146,000Senior Manager1 day agoVP, Global Analytics
Guy Carpenter
$162,550Vice President2 days agoACTUARIAL DATA SCIENCE LEAD
Shepherd Insurance Agency
$220,000Individual Contributor2 days agoSr. Health Actuary Consultant
Mercer
$119,250Manager3 days agoSr Actuary
Uber
$202,000Manager15 days agoHealth Solutions Actuarial Senior Vice President
Aon Corporation
$235,000Vice President16 days agoHealth Actuary - Analyst III
Mercer
$110,250Individual Contributor23 days agoLife Actuary Domain Senior Manager-Strategy, Growth and Transformation
Deloitte
$267,650Senior Manager1 month agoLife Actuary Senior Consultant
Deloitte
$149,150Senior Manager1 month agoAssociate Actuary / Sr. Actuarial Analyst, Reinsurance
Uber
$138,250Individual Contributor1 month ago
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Explore interactive tool →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 $138,250. The middle 50% of roles pay between $117,000 and $175,938.
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 48 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?
Use the Acturhire salary tool to compare San Francisco, CA compensation against national benchmarks.