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

Under $50k
11 (1%)
$50k–$75k
81 (5%)
$75k–$100k
331 (21%)
$100k–$125k
413 (27%)
$125k–$150k
365 (23%)
$150k–$175k
200 (13%)
$175k–$200k
113 (7%)
$200k–$250k
39 (3%)
$250k–$300k
1 (0%)
$300k+

Based on 1,554 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
Life$127,131388
P&C$125,000563
Retirement$118,75072
Health$111,604470
Unknown$110,00061

Salary by State

SegmentMedianPostings
Mississippi$187,5001
DC$175,0006
New Mexico$167,5003
Ohio$144,00088
Iowa$139,65046
California$138,250127
Nebraska$135,3003
Kansas$130,5003
Tennessee$130,00013
New York$127,193158

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.

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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.