Credentials
Designations mentioned most often
- FSA293
- ASA187
- FCAS105
- ACAS74
Updated August 2026
Actuarial Director Salary in the US
The median advertised base salary is $190,000, with the middle 50% paying $170k–$216k. A benchmark for actuarial directors responsible for major teams, products, assumptions, client relationships, or business decisions.
Advertised annual base salary, not total compensation. Historical data can include roles that are no longer open.
Current advertised market
$190,000
Median annual base salary
- Middle 50%
- $170k–$216k
- Sample
- 648
Strong sample36% above the all-level national median
Career progression
How pay changes across actuarial career levels
Compare advertised median base salary across the same national posting dataset. The highlighted row is the level you are viewing.
Salary Distribution
Under $50k
1 (0%)
$50k–$75k
—
$75k–$100k
1 (0%)
$100k–$125k
3 (0%)
$125k–$150k
60 (9%)
$150k–$175k
136 (21%)
$175k–$200k
193 (30%)
$200k–$250k
183 (28%)
$250k–$300k
65 (10%)
$300k+
6 (1%)
Based on 648 job postings with salary data.
Reliable comparisons
Where Director actuarial pay differs
Comparisons exclude unknown categories and require at least 20 salary-disclosed postings. This prevents one-off salaries from being presented as market benchmarks.
Salary by practice area
Only practice areas with at least 20 postings.
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Retirement | $220,200+16% vs level | 20 |
| Life | $205,650+8% vs level | 156 |
| Health | $187,500-1% vs level | 269 |
| P&C | $184,300-3% vs level | 187 |
Salary by state
Only states with at least 20 postings.
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| California | $226,400+19% vs level | 57 |
| Texas | $205,000+8% vs level | 29 |
| Georgia | $205,000+8% vs level | 21 |
| North Carolina | $202,150+6% vs level | 20 |
| New Jersey | $192,000+1% vs level | 43 |
| New York | $188,500-1% vs level | 53 |
| Connecticut | $187,750-1% vs level | 52 |
| Massachusetts | $187,750-1% vs level | 30 |
| Illinois | $180,000-5% vs level | 53 |
| Minnesota | $179,400-6% vs level | 91 |
Jobseeker signals
What employers ask for in Director roles
These are the most common attributes in salary-disclosed postings at this level. Counts can overlap because one job may mention several credentials or skills.
Work style
Where these roles are performed
- Hybrid318
- Onsite95
- Remote91
- Flexible67
Actuarial skills
Methods appearing in postings
- Experience Studies294
- Predictive Modelling274
- Scenario Stress Testing132
- Cash Flow Testing124
Employer types
Organizations hiring at this level
- Insurer409
- Consultancy145
- Reinsurer38
- Other29
Director actuary salary summary
Based on 648 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data, Director roles have a median salary of $190,000. The middle 50% of postings fall between $170,000 to $216,300, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.
What affects pay at the Director level
Pay at this level depends on scope of ownership, people-management responsibility, credential requirements, product line, and whether the role is in consulting, insurance, reinsurance, or a technology-heavy actuarial team.
How to benchmark this level
Within the available data, Retirement has the highest median compensation at $220,200. Compare adjacent seniority levels and practice-area tables before using this range for negotiation or career planning.
Director actuarial jobs with disclosed pay
Open a role to review the full requirements and compensation details.
Dir, Dental & Vision Pricing
DTLA Benefits
$205,000+8% vs benchmarkDirectorTodayDirector, Actuary - ALM
The Standard
$191,875+1% vs benchmarkDirector1 day agoDirector, Actuary - ALM
The Standard
$191,875+1% vs benchmarkDirector1 day agoDirector, Actuary - ALM
The Standard
$191,875+1% vs benchmarkDirector1 day agoHealth Actuary Consulting Manager
Deloitte
$267,650+41% vs benchmarkDirector1 day agoDirector, Actuary - ALM
The Standard
$191,875+1% vs benchmarkDirector1 day ago
How this salary benchmark is calculated
Acturhire uses advertised compensation from actuarial job postings. Salary ranges are annualized where possible and summarized using posting-level salary points, medians, and percentile ranges to reduce the effect of outliers.
This level currently includes 648 postings with usable salary data through August 2026. Practice-area and state comparisons require at least 20 observations and exclude unknown categories.
Figures describe advertised annual base salary—not accepted offers, bonuses, equity, pensions, or other benefits. Historical results can include roles that have closed, and small or highly specialized samples may not represent the wider market.
Related Salary Data
Explore salary guides by practice area
Explore salary guides by state
- Minnesota actuary salary91 director postings in this sample
- California actuary salary57 director postings in this sample
- New York actuary salary53 director postings in this sample
- Illinois actuary salary53 director postings in this sample
- Connecticut actuary salary52 director postings in this sample
- New Jersey actuary salary43 director postings in this sample
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Director actuary earn?
Based on 648 job postings on Acturhire, the median salary for Director actuaries is $190,000. The middle 50% of Director roles pay between $170,000 and $216,300.
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.
How does Director actuary pay compare to the national actuary salary?
The median salary for Director actuaries is $190,000, compared with a national median of $140,000 across all Acturhire salary postings.
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?
The largest reliable samples for Director roles in Acturhire's current salary data include Minnesota, California, New York, Illinois. Use the state comparison on this page to compare pay and sample size.
What changes compensation most for Director actuaries?
The biggest salary drivers for Director actuaries are practice area, credential level, management responsibility, technical ownership, employer type, and location. Use the practice-area and state tables on this page to narrow the benchmark.