Actuary Salary in Seattle, WA

Median Salary

$148,590

Middle 50% Range

$114,202 – $173,075

P25 – P75

City Postings

with salary data

Latest Data

Jul 2026

Salary Distribution

Washington-wide distribution for context

Under $50k

1 (1%)

$50k–$75k

4 (6%)

$75k–$100k

6 (9%)

$100k–$125k

20 (30%)

$125k–$150k

11 (16%)

$150k–$175k

13 (19%)

$175k–$200k

4 (6%)

$200k–$250k

5 (7%)

$250k–$300k

3 (4%)

$300k+

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Based on 67 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

WA-wide data

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Vice President	$236,250	$235,625 – $236,875	2
Senior Manager	$228,096	$177,907 – $267,650	4
Unknown	$188,542	$188,542 – $188,542	1
Director	$173,075	$173,075 – $198,562	4
Manager	$148,590	$136,295 – $173,075	15
Individual Contributor	$119,250	$103,550 – $148,590	39
Intern	$62,400	$62,400 – $62,400	2

Salary by Practice Area

WA-wide data

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Retirement	$237,500	$237,500 – $237,500	1
Life	$188,542	$133,575 – $204,396	7
Unknown	$142,000	$142,000 – $142,000	1
P&C	$130,000	$124,500 – $172,500	19
Health	$124,000	$107,582 – $170,202	39

Actuary salary summary for Seattle, WA

Acturhire tracks 57 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Seattle, WA. The median salary is $148,590. The middle 50% of postings fall between $114,202 to $173,075, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.

What affects actuary pay in Seattle, WA

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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How Seattle, WA Compares With Washington

Seattle, WA has a median actuary salary of $148,590, compared with $142,000 across Washington 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the actuary salary in Seattle, WA?

Based on actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Seattle, WA is $148,590. The middle 50% of roles pay between $114,202 and $173,075.

Is Seattle, WA a good market for actuarial jobs?

Seattle, WA 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 57 postings with salary data in this area.

What types of actuarial roles are common in Seattle, WA?

Actuarial roles in Seattle, WA 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 Seattle, WA actuary salary compare to the national median?

The median actuary salary for postings in Seattle, WA is $148,590, versus a national median of $137,600 on Acturhire.

Is Seattle, WA a high-paying market for actuaries?

Seattle, WA has a median actuary salary of $148,590 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.