Actuary Salary in San Francisco, CA
Median Salary
$146,000
Middle 50% Range
$115,250 – $188,875
P25 – P75
City Postings
75
with salary data
Latest Data
Oct 2026
Salary Distribution
California-wide distribution for context
Based on 468 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
CA-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $235,000 | 23 |
| Director | $226,400 | 62 |
| Senior Manager | $182,500 | 39 |
| Manager | $181,800 | 64 |
| Individual Contributor | $128,480 | 252 |
| Intern | $67,080 | 20 |
Salary by Practice Area
CA-wide data
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Life | $186,300 | 130 |
| Retirement | $182,150 | 18 |
| Health | $146,000 | 191 |
| P&C | $138,250 | 116 |
Actuary salary summary for San Francisco, CA
Acturhire tracks 75 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in San Francisco, CA. The median salary is $146,000. The middle 50% of postings fall between $115,250 to $188,875, 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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Shepherd
$125,000Individual Contributor13 days agoHealth Actuary – Analyst III
Marsh
$110,250Individual Contributor17 days agoRoamly - Actuary
Outdoorsy
$137,500Senior Manager22 days agoRoamly - Actuary
The Ride Platform
$137,500Individual Contributor22 days agoSenior Actuarial Associate
Marsh
$120,050Senior Manager29 days agoRoamly - Director, Underwriting & Actuarial
Outdoorsy
$227,500Director1 month agoLife Actuary Consultant
Deloitte
$149,150Individual Contributor1 month agoVP, Reinsurance Actuary
Guy Carpenter
$162,550Vice President1 month agoHealth Actuary Consulting Manager
Deloitte
$267,650Senior Manager1 month ago
How San Francisco, CA Compares With California
San Francisco, CA has a median actuary salary of $146,000, compared with $154,348 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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Actuary salary by level
- Individual Contributor actuary salaryNational level page; 252 California postings in this slice
- Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 64 California postings in this slice
- Director actuary salaryNational level page; 62 California postings in this slice
- Senior Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 39 California postings in this slice
- Vice President actuary salaryNational level page; 23 California postings in this slice
Actuary salary by specialty
- Health actuary salaryNational specialty page; 191 California postings in this slice
- Life actuary salaryNational specialty page; 130 California postings in this slice
- P&C actuary salaryNational specialty page; 116 California postings in this slice
- Retirement actuary salaryNational specialty page; 18 California postings in this slice
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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 $146,000. The middle 50% of roles pay between $115,250 and $188,875.
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 75 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 $146,000, versus a national median of $138,250 on Acturhire.
Is San Francisco, CA a high-paying market for actuaries?
San Francisco, CA has a median actuary salary of $146,000 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.