Director Actuary Salary

Median Salary

$187,508

Middle 50% Range

$167,370 – $215,500

P25 – P75

Job Postings

512

with salary data

Latest Data

Jul 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
1 (0%)
$50k–$75k
$75k–$100k
1 (0%)
$100k–$125k
2 (0%)
$125k–$150k
55 (11%)
$150k–$175k
111 (22%)
$175k–$200k
152 (30%)
$200k–$250k
153 (30%)
$250k–$300k
32 (6%)
$300k+
5 (1%)

Based on 512 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
Retirement$220,20016
Life$205,800134
Unknown$184,98814
Health$182,700199
P&C$181,500149

Salary by State

SegmentMedianPostings
Delaware$226,8501
California$226,40039
Maryland$217,5004
New Hampshire$212,5001
North Carolina$205,80017
Texas$205,00019
Georgia$202,50015
Rhode Island$201,1252
Indiana$200,0004
Arizona$199,9006

Based on 512 actuarial job postings with salary data on Acturhire, Director roles have a median salary of $187,508, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $167,370 and $215,500. Retirement roles command the highest median compensation at $220,200.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Director actuary earn?

Based on 512 job postings on Acturhire, the median salary for Director actuaries is $187,508. The middle 50% of Director roles pay between $167,370 and $215,500.

How does the Director level compare to other actuarial seniority levels?

Actuarial salaries increase substantially with seniority. Director sits in the broader spectrum from Intern/Analyst at the junior end to C-Suite at the senior end. The full breakdown by level is available on Acturhire's salary tool.

Which practice areas pay Director actuaries the most?

Among practice areas with sufficient data, Retirement commands the highest median for Director roles at $220,200.

Which states hire the most Director actuaries?

New York, Connecticut, Illinois, and California are typically among the top states for actuarial hiring across all levels. The state breakdown table below shows where Director roles are concentrated on Acturhire.