Manager Actuary Salary

Median Salary

$163,648

Middle 50% Range

$143,830 – $190,704

P25 – P75

Job Postings

367

with salary data

Latest Data

May 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
1 (0%)
$50k–$75k
$75k–$100k
5 (1%)
$100k–$125k
32 (9%)
$125k–$150k
93 (25%)
$150k–$175k
91 (25%)
$175k–$200k
60 (16%)
$200k–$250k
81 (22%)
$250k–$300k
4 (1%)
$300k+

Based on 367 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
Life$188,364109
P&C$169,375114
Retirement$160,74014
Health$149,500119
Unknown$137,90011

Salary by State

SegmentMedianPostings
Louisiana$220,2501
North Carolina$211,3756
Indiana$199,8252
Ohio$196,50013
Florida$191,1258
Tennessee$185,0003
Pennsylvania$181,96816
California$181,80035
New Jersey$180,50018
Arizona$178,3902

Based on 367 actuarial job postings with salary data on Acturhire, Manager roles have a median salary of $163,648, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $143,830 and $190,704. Life roles command the highest median compensation at $188,364.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Manager actuary earn?

Based on 367 job postings on Acturhire, the median salary for Manager actuaries is $163,648. The middle 50% of Manager roles pay between $143,830 and $190,704.

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 $188,364.

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.