Actuary Salary in San Francisco, CA

Median Salary

$167,500

Middle 50% Range

$110,000 – $178,750

P25 – P75

City Postings

29

with salary data

Latest Data

May 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
3 (1%)
$50k–$75k
14 (7%)
$75k–$100k
16 (8%)
$100k–$125k
32 (15%)
$125k–$150k
20 (9%)
$150k–$175k
25 (12%)
$175k–$200k
59 (28%)
$200k–$250k
36 (17%)
$250k–$300k
5 (2%)
$300k+
1 (0%)

Based on 211 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

CA-wide data

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$235,00012
Director$220,90030
Unknown$205,8652
Manager$179,58630
Individual Contributor$138,250127
Intern$62,4008
Senior Manager$62,3702

Salary by Practice Area

CA-wide data

SegmentMedianPostings
Life$186,30067
Retirement$181,8007
Unknown$178,3752
Health$148,99884
P&C$127,50051

Acturhire tracks 29 actuarial job postings with salary data in San Francisco, CA. The median salary is $167,500, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $110,000 and $178,750. 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 $167,500. The middle 50% of roles pay between $110,000 and $178,750.

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 29 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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