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
Based on 1,008 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $265,000 | 45 |
| Director | $187,750 | 182 |
| Senior Manager | $186,300 | 85 |
| Manager | $157,400 | 200 |
| Unknown | $147,596 | 15 |
| Individual Contributor | $135,000 | 481 |
Salary by Practice Area
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | $156,050 | 33 |
| Life | $155,505 | 286 |
| P&C | $154,000 | 15 |
| Health | $153,550 | 623 |
| Retirement | $137,500 | 51 |
Salary by State
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $267,650 | 1 |
| Nevada | $267,650 | 1 |
| Idaho | $220,250 | 3 |
| Rhode Island | $213,250 | 1 |
| DC | $212,500 | 13 |
| Kentucky | $205,500 | 4 |
| Indiana | $200,000 | 7 |
| Florida | $187,500 | 15 |
| Mississippi | $187,500 | 1 |
| Connecticut | $184,300 | 43 |
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.
Sample Job Postings
Senior Manager/Consulting Actuary
BerryDunn — Assurance, Tax and Consulting
$237,500Senior ManagerTodayDirector Actuarial Services
Highmark
$228,100DirectorTodayDirector, Actuarial - Stop Loss
BCS Financial Corporation
$160,000Director1 day agoActuary IV (US)
DTLA Benefits
$125,000Manager1 day agoActuary/Sr. Actuary-ALM
National Life Insurance Company
$198,875Individual Contributor1 day agoActuary, Voluntary Benefits
The Standard
$162,125Individual Contributor3 days agoActuary, Voluntary Benefits
The Standard
$162,125Individual Contributor4 days agoActuary, Voluntary Benefits
The Standard
$162,125Individual Contributor4 days agoActuary, Voluntary Benefits
The Standard
$162,125Senior Manager4 days agoActuary, Voluntary Benefits
The Standard
$162,125Individual Contributor4 days ago
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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.