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

Under $50k
2 (0%)
$50k–$75k
$75k–$100k
7 (1%)
$100k–$125k
64 (12%)
$125k–$150k
136 (26%)
$150k–$175k
121 (23%)
$175k–$200k
83 (16%)
$200k–$250k
98 (19%)
$250k–$300k
8 (2%)
$300k+

Based on 519 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
Life$181,800148
P&C$170,800136
Retirement$167,56216
Unknown$157,50013
Health$146,000206

Salary by State

SegmentMedianPostings
Idaho$220,2501
Louisiana$220,2501
Indiana$199,8252
Arizona$190,3524
Ohio$186,00019
Tennessee$185,0003
California$180,90050
New Jersey$180,50025
Nevada$173,6092
Vermont$171,1251

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.

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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.