Actuary Salary in Seattle, WA

Median Salary

$148,590

Middle 50% Range

$113,527 – $173,746

P25 – P75

City Postings

72

with salary data

Latest Data

Aug 2026

Salary Distribution

Washington-wide distribution for context

Under $50k
2 (2%)
$50k–$75k
5 (6%)
$75k–$100k
7 (8%)
$100k–$125k
23 (27%)
$125k–$150k
14 (17%)
$150k–$175k
14 (17%)
$175k–$200k
7 (8%)
$200k–$250k
7 (8%)
$250k–$300k
5 (6%)
$300k+

Based on 84 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

WA-wide data

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$237,5003
Senior Manager$188,5425
Unknown$188,5421
Director$180,4126
Manager$167,32817
Individual Contributor$119,25049
Intern$62,4003

Salary by Practice Area

WA-wide data

SegmentMedianPostings
Retirement$237,5001
Life$188,5427
Health$147,29552
P&C$130,00021
Unknown$79,0003

Actuary salary summary for Seattle, WA

Acturhire tracks 72 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Seattle, WA. The median salary is $148,590. The middle 50% of postings fall between $113,527 to $173,746, 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.

How Seattle, WA Compares With Washington

Seattle, WA has a median actuary salary of $148,590, compared with $146,000 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 $113,527 and $173,746.

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 72 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 $139,500 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.