ASA Actuary Salary

Median Salary

$153,550

Middle 50% Range

$130,100 – $187,750

P25 – P75

Job Postings

1,008

with salary data

Latest Data

Aug 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
1 (0%)
$50k–$75k
1 (0%)
$75k–$100k
16 (2%)
$100k–$125k
177 (18%)
$125k–$150k
258 (26%)
$150k–$175k
205 (20%)
$175k–$200k
163 (16%)
$200k–$250k
90 (9%)
$250k–$300k
95 (9%)
$300k+
2 (0%)

Based on 1,008 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$265,00045
Director$187,750182
Senior Manager$186,30085
Manager$157,400200
Unknown$147,59615
Individual Contributor$135,000481

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
Unknown$156,05033
Life$155,505286
P&C$154,00015
Health$153,550623
Retirement$137,50051

Salary by State

SegmentMedianPostings
Louisiana$267,6501
Nevada$267,6501
Idaho$220,2503
Rhode Island$213,2501
DC$212,50013
Kentucky$205,5004
Indiana$200,0007
Florida$187,50015
Mississippi$187,5001
Connecticut$184,30043

ASA actuary salary benchmark

ASA roles in Acturhire's salary dataset have a median annual salary of $153,550 across 1,008 postings. Associate of the Society of Actuaries requirements usually appear on roles with more ownership than entry-level analyst positions, but seniority and specialty still matter.

How to interpret ASA pay

ASA should be treated as one signal, not a complete salary explanation. A credentialed pricing, valuation, reserving, consulting, or leadership role can land in a different range depending on practice area, location, management responsibility, and technical scope.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a ASA actuary make?

Based on 1,008 actuarial job postings on Acturhire that require ASA, the median salary is $153,550. The middle 50% of ASA roles pay between $130,100 and $187,750.

Does ASA increase actuarial salary?

ASA often signals a higher-responsibility actuarial role, but salary still depends on seniority, practice area, location, management scope, and employer type. Compare the level and specialty tables on this page before treating credential alone as the driver.

How does ASA salary compare to the national actuary salary?

ASA roles have a median salary of $153,550, compared with a national median of $139,500 across all Acturhire salary postings.