Actuary Salary in San Francisco, CA

Median Salary

$138,250

Middle 50% Range

$123,100 – $174,250

P25 – P75

City Postings

34

with salary data

Latest Data

May 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
3 (1%)
$50k–$75k
14 (6%)
$75k–$100k
16 (7%)
$100k–$125k
33 (14%)
$125k–$150k
25 (11%)
$150k–$175k
25 (11%)
$175k–$200k
59 (26%)
$200k–$250k
43 (19%)
$250k–$300k
10 (4%)
$300k+
2 (1%)

Based on 230 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

CA-wide data

SegmentMedianPostings
Senior Manager$267,6508
Vice President$235,00012
Director$220,90033
Unknown$205,8652
Manager$181,80035
Individual Contributor$138,250132
Intern$62,4008

Salary by Practice Area

CA-wide data

SegmentMedianPostings
Life$186,30074
Retirement$181,8007
Unknown$178,3752
Health$149,00085
P&C$138,25062

Acturhire tracks 34 actuarial job postings with salary data in San Francisco, CA. The median salary is $138,250, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $123,100 and $174,250. Life roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $186,300.

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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 $138,250. The middle 50% of roles pay between $123,100 and $174,250.

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 34 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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