ASA Actuary Salary

Median Salary

$154,950

Middle 50% Range

$131,350 – $191,800

P25 – P75

Job Postings

1,202

with salary data

Latest Data

Oct 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
(0%)
$50k–$75k
(0%)
$75k–$100k
(1%)
$100k–$125k
(17%)
$125k–$150k
(23%)
$150k–$175k
(20%)
$175k–$200k
(16%)
$200k–$250k
(10%)
$250k–$300k
(12%)
$300k+
(0%)

Based on 1,202 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

SegmentMedianPostings
Senior Manager$237,500144
Vice President$232,20049
Director$187,750207
Manager$157,500230
Individual Contributor$135,000534

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
Health$157,400765
Life$155,000324
P&C$154,00018
Retirement$138,75052

Salary by State

SegmentMedianPostings
Nevada$267,6503
Louisiana$267,6502
Rhode Island$213,2501
Idaho$210,0505
DC$210,00017
Kentucky$205,5004
Indiana$197,50010
South Dakota$192,5521
Illinois$192,5521
California$191,2502

ASA actuary salary benchmark

ASA roles in Acturhire's salary dataset have a median annual salary of $154,950 across 1,202 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 1,202 actuarial job postings on Acturhire that require ASA, the median salary is $154,950. The middle 50% of ASA roles pay between $131,350 and $191,800.

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 $154,950, compared with a national median of $138,225 across all Acturhire salary postings.