Individual Contributor Actuary Salary
Median Salary
$120,450
Middle 50% Range
$98,000 – $146,375
P25 – P75
Job Postings
1,554
with salary data
Latest Data
May 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 1,554 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Practice Area
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Life | $127,131 | 388 |
| P&C | $125,000 | 563 |
| Retirement | $118,750 | 72 |
| Health | $111,604 | 470 |
| Unknown | $110,000 | 61 |
Salary by State
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $187,500 | 1 |
| DC | $175,000 | 6 |
| New Mexico | $167,500 | 3 |
| Ohio | $144,000 | 88 |
| Iowa | $139,650 | 46 |
| California | $138,250 | 127 |
| Nebraska | $135,300 | 3 |
| Kansas | $130,500 | 3 |
| Tennessee | $130,000 | 13 |
| New York | $127,193 | 158 |
Based on 1,554 actuarial job postings with salary data on Acturhire, Individual Contributor roles have a median salary of $120,450, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $98,000 and $146,375. Life roles command the highest median compensation at $127,131.
Sample Job Postings
Senior Analyst, Annuity Product Development
Careers at KKR
$90,000Individual ContributorTodaySenior Actuary
Markel
$168,198Individual ContributorTodayReserving Actuarial Analyst
Coalition, Inc.
$124,500Individual ContributorTodayAssociate Actuary, Property Reserving and Reserving Analytics
AIG
$123,500Individual ContributorTodayActuary I - Workforce Benefits Valuation - Remote
Symetra
$156,050Individual ContributorTodayAssociate Analyst, Actuarial - REMOTE
Molina Healthcare
$64,681Individual ContributorTodayActuary
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated
$146,590Individual ContributorTodaySpecialist, Actuarial Data Engineer
Lincoln Financial
$77,950Individual ContributorTodayAnalyst, Actuarial Data Engineer
Lincoln Financial
$102,250Individual ContributorTodayActuarial Analyst
CenterWell Senior Primary Care
$95,600Individual ContributorToday
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Explore interactive tool →Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Individual Contributor actuary earn?
Based on 1,554 job postings on Acturhire, the median salary for Individual Contributor actuaries is $120,450. The middle 50% of Individual Contributor roles pay between $98,000 and $146,375.
How does the Individual Contributor level compare to other actuarial seniority levels?
Actuarial salaries increase substantially with seniority. Individual Contributor 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 Individual Contributor actuaries the most?
Among practice areas with sufficient data, Life commands the highest median for Individual Contributor roles at $127,131.
Which states hire the most Individual Contributor 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 Individual Contributor roles are concentrated on Acturhire.