Manager Actuary Salary
Median Salary
$159,550
Middle 50% Range
$140,250 – $190,000
P25 – P75
Job Postings
519
with salary data
Latest Data
Jul 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 519 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Practice Area
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Life | $181,800 | 148 |
| P&C | $170,800 | 136 |
| Retirement | $167,562 | 16 |
| Unknown | $157,500 | 13 |
| Health | $146,000 | 206 |
Salary by State
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $220,250 | 1 |
| Louisiana | $220,250 | 1 |
| Indiana | $199,825 | 2 |
| Arizona | $190,352 | 4 |
| Ohio | $186,000 | 19 |
| Tennessee | $185,000 | 3 |
| California | $180,900 | 50 |
| New Jersey | $180,500 | 25 |
| Nevada | $173,609 | 2 |
| Vermont | $171,125 | 1 |
Based on 519 actuarial job postings with salary data on Acturhire, Manager roles have a median salary of $159,550, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $140,250 and $190,000. Life roles command the highest median compensation at $181,800.
Sample Job Postings
Manager, Actuarial Services
Health Net Health Plan of Oregon, Inc.
$191,800ManagerTodayManaging Actuary
NJ Department of Banking and Insurance
$157,500ManagerTodaySr. Lead Health Actuary Consultant
Mercer
$146,000ManagerTodaySr. Lead Health Actuary Consultant
Mercer
$146,000ManagerTodaySr. Lead Health Actuary Consultant
Mercer
$146,000ManagerTodaySr. Lead Health Actuary Consultant
Mercer
$146,000ManagerTodayActuary, Reserving - North America Specialty
AIG
$142,500ManagerTodayActuarial Services Supervisor
Western Health Advantage
$130,000Manager1 day agoPharmacy Benefits Actuarial Consultant
Mercer
$140,250Manager1 day agoPharmacy Benefits Actuarial Consultant
Mercer
$140,250Manager1 day ago
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Explore interactive tool →Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Manager actuary earn?
Based on 519 job postings on Acturhire, the median salary for Manager actuaries is $159,550. The middle 50% of Manager roles pay between $140,250 and $190,000.
How does the Manager level compare to other actuarial seniority levels?
Actuarial salaries increase substantially with seniority. Manager 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 Manager actuaries the most?
Among practice areas with sufficient data, Life commands the highest median for Manager roles at $181,800.
Which states hire the most Manager 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 Manager roles are concentrated on Acturhire.