Credentials
Designations mentioned most often
- ASA229
- FSA201
- Student_cas_soa90
- ACAS81
Updated October 2026
Actuarial Manager Salary in the US
The median advertised base salary is $163,254, with the middle 50% paying $140k–$197k. A benchmark for actuarial managers who combine technical ownership with project, client, or people leadership.
Advertised annual base salary, not total compensation. Historical data can include roles that are no longer open.
Current advertised market
$163,254
Median annual base salary
- Middle 50%
- $140k–$197k
- Sample
- 717
Strong sample18% above the all-level national median
Career progression
How pay changes across actuarial career levels
Compare advertised median base salary across the same national posting dataset. The highlighted row is the level you are viewing.
Salary Distribution
Under $50k
2 (0%)
$50k–$75k
—
$75k–$100k
8 (1%)
$100k–$125k
74 (10%)
$125k–$150k
193 (27%)
$150k–$175k
150 (21%)
$175k–$200k
111 (15%)
$200k–$250k
160 (22%)
$250k–$300k
18 (3%)
$300k+
1 (0%)
Based on 717 job postings with salary data.
Reliable comparisons
Where Manager actuarial pay differs
Comparisons exclude unknown categories and require at least 20 salary-disclosed postings. This prevents one-off salaries from being presented as market benchmarks.
Salary by practice area
Only practice areas with at least 20 postings.
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Life | $172,000+5% vs level | 171 |
| P&C | $170,000+4% vs level | 186 |
| Retirement | $157,740-3% vs level | 22 |
| Health | $151,700-7% vs level | 323 |
Salary by state
Only states with at least 20 postings.
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $186,000+14% vs level | 25 |
| California | $181,800+11% vs level | 64 |
| New Jersey | $178,000+9% vs level | 33 |
| Washington | $170,202+4% vs level | 20 |
| Pennsylvania | $170,000+4% vs level | 35 |
| New York | $165,500+1% vs level | 67 |
| Texas | $164,835+1% vs level | 37 |
| Connecticut | $157,500-4% vs level | 41 |
| Illinois | $156,440-4% vs level | 58 |
| Massachusetts | $154,575-5% vs level | 24 |
Jobseeker signals
What employers ask for in Manager roles
These are the most common attributes in salary-disclosed postings at this level. Counts can overlap because one job may mention several credentials or skills.
Work style
Where these roles are performed
- Hybrid297
- Onsite103
- Remote101
- Flexible65
Actuarial skills
Methods appearing in postings
- Experience Studies344
- Predictive Modelling274
- Cash Flow Testing170
- Asset Liability Modelling122
Employer types
Organizations hiring at this level
- Insurer347
- Consultancy251
- Other38
- Insurtech26
Minimum exams
Exam requirements stated in postings
- 5 exams101
- 4 exams13
Manager actuary salary summary
Based on 717 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data, Manager roles have a median salary of $163,254. The middle 50% of postings fall between $140,250 to $197,000, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.
What affects pay at the Manager level
Pay at this level depends on scope of ownership, people-management responsibility, credential requirements, product line, and whether the role is in consulting, insurance, reinsurance, or a technology-heavy actuarial team.
How to benchmark this level
Within the available data, Life has the highest median compensation at $172,000. Compare adjacent seniority levels and practice-area tables before using this range for negotiation or career planning.
Manager actuarial jobs with disclosed pay
Open a role to review the full requirements and compensation details.
Manager, Actuarial Services - Medicare Advantage experience
Kaiser Permanente
$194,735+19% vs benchmarkManager2 days agoReinsurance Actuarial Sr. Analyst/Associate Director
Aon
$130,000-20% vs benchmarkManager6 days agoActuary – Annuity Valuation
National Life Insurance Company
$171,125+5% vs benchmarkManager6 days agoSenior Health Actuary
Marsh
$265,000+62% vs benchmarkManager7 days agoActuarial Data Scientist
TechAviv
$167,500+3% vs benchmarkManager7 days agoSenior Health Actuary
Marsh
$265,000+62% vs benchmarkManager7 days ago
How this salary benchmark is calculated
Acturhire uses advertised compensation from actuarial job postings. Salary ranges are annualized where possible and summarized using posting-level salary points, medians, and percentile ranges to reduce the effect of outliers.
This level currently includes 717 postings with usable salary data through October 2026. Practice-area and state comparisons require at least 20 observations and exclude unknown categories.
Figures describe advertised annual base salary—not accepted offers, bonuses, equity, pensions, or other benefits. Historical results can include roles that have closed, and small or highly specialized samples may not represent the wider market.
Related Salary Data
Explore salary guides by practice area
Explore salary guides by state
- New York actuary salary67 manager postings in this sample
- California actuary salary64 manager postings in this sample
- Illinois actuary salary58 manager postings in this sample
- Connecticut actuary salary41 manager postings in this sample
- Texas actuary salary37 manager postings in this sample
- Pennsylvania actuary salary35 manager postings in this sample
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Manager actuary earn?
Based on 717 job postings on Acturhire, the median salary for Manager actuaries is $163,254. The middle 50% of Manager roles pay between $140,250 and $197,000.
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.
How does Manager actuary pay compare to the national actuary salary?
The median salary for Manager actuaries is $163,254, compared with a national median of $138,250 across all Acturhire salary postings.
Which practice areas pay Manager actuaries the most?
Among practice areas with sufficient data, Life commands the highest median for Manager roles at $172,000.
Which states hire the most Manager actuaries?
The largest reliable samples for Manager roles in Acturhire's current salary data include New York, California, Illinois, Connecticut. Use the state comparison on this page to compare pay and sample size.
What changes compensation most for Manager actuaries?
The biggest salary drivers for Manager actuaries are practice area, credential level, management responsibility, technical ownership, employer type, and location. Use the practice-area and state tables on this page to narrow the benchmark.