Question 1

How much does a Intern actuary earn?

Accepted Answer

Based on 161 job postings on Acturhire, the median salary for Intern actuaries is $52,000. The middle 50% of Intern roles pay between $46,800 and $65,520.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Actuarial salaries increase substantially with seniority. Intern 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.

Question 3

Which practice areas pay Intern actuaries the most?

Accepted Answer

Among practice areas with sufficient data, Life commands the highest median for Intern roles at $57,253.

Question 4

Which states hire the most Intern actuaries?

Accepted Answer

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 Intern roles are concentrated on Acturhire.

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Life	$57,253	$50,293 – $71,120	39
Health	$55,692	$47,910 – $64,480	29
Unknown	$52,000	$45,760 – $56,160	26
Retirement	$52,000	$49,660 – $62,140	6
P&C	$51,756	$46,641 – $61,985	61

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Colorado	$69,680	$69,680 – $69,680	1
Illinois	$67,080	$50,960 – $71,760	18
AB	$65,946	$65,946 – $65,946	1
Minnesota	$63,440	$38,480 – $66,560	5
New Jersey	$62,920	$58,500 – $67,340	2
California	$62,400	$57,603 – $67,730	8
Washington	$62,400	$62,400 – $62,400	2
Nebraska	$60,320	$60,320 – $66,560	3
Florida	$59,800	$51,269 – $62,400	4
Vermont	$59,280	$45,500 – $69,680	4

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