Director Actuary Salary
Median Salary
$184,300
Middle 50% Range
$170,438 – $216,000
P25 – P75
Job Postings
274
with salary data
Latest Data
Apr 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 274 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Practice Area
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Life | $193,700 | 64 |
| P&C | $190,000 | 71 |
| Unknown | $187,100 | 7 |
| Retirement | $181,962 | 8 |
| Health | $179,400 | 124 |
Salary by State
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $226,850 | 1 |
| California | $220,900 | 20 |
| Maryland | $217,500 | 3 |
| Rhode Island | $213,250 | 1 |
| New Hampshire | $212,500 | 1 |
| Texas | $210,031 | 10 |
| Florida | $207,450 | 2 |
| Arizona | $200,000 | 5 |
| New Jersey | $197,500 | 21 |
| Oregon | $191,875 | 9 |
Based on 274 actuarial job postings with salary data on Acturhire, Director roles have a median salary of $184,300, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $170,438 and $216,000. Life roles command the highest median compensation at $193,700.
Sample Job Postings
AVP, Actuarial Modernization - Property & Casualty
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
$222,000DirectorTodayActuary & Director - Capital Risk Management
Pacific Life Insurance Company
$226,400DirectorTodaySenior Director, Actuarial - Eden Prairie, MN or Remote
UnitedHealth Group
$216,250Director3 days agoSenior Director Actuarial Services, M&R Finance
UnitedHealth Group
$216,250Director4 days agoActuary & Director - Enterprise Finance & Actuarial Projects
Pacific Life Insurance Company
$226,400Director5 days agoAssociate Director, Actuarial Systems
National Life Insurance Company
$129,500Director11 days agoDirector & Actuary, Personal Lines Pricing
The Hartford
$190,000Director12 days agoSr Director, Actuary – Pricing Recordkeeping, Group Annuity Contracts & Stable Value Wrap- REMOTE
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
$214,000Director12 days agoActuarial Consulting Director, Pricing – Umbrella and Excess Casualty Tools
CNA
$143,000Director14 days agoDirector Actuarial Services, Specialty Benefits
UnitedHealth Group
$182,700Director17 days ago
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Explore interactive tool →Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Director actuary earn?
Based on 274 job postings on Acturhire, the median salary for Director actuaries is $184,300. The middle 50% of Director roles pay between $170,438 and $216,000.
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, Life commands the highest median for Director roles at $193,700.
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.