Senior Manager Actuary Salary

Median Salary

$170,604

Middle 50% Range

$132,750 – $193,971

P25 – P75

Job Postings

51

with salary data

Latest Data

May 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
1 (2%)
$50k–$75k
$75k–$100k
1 (2%)
$100k–$125k
9 (18%)
$125k–$150k
6 (12%)
$150k–$175k
11 (22%)
$175k–$200k
12 (24%)
$200k–$250k
9 (18%)
$250k–$300k
2 (4%)
$300k+

Based on 51 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
Retirement$191,5004
Life$186,0005
Unknown$170,0001
Health$167,71922
P&C$159,55019

Salary by State

SegmentMedianPostings
Maryland$242,2101
Georgia$215,0003
Illinois$198,7214
New York$192,5007
Ohio$190,5005
Connecticut$189,5203
Texas$170,6041
Arizona$167,7192
Minnesota$159,5502
New Jersey$151,7507

Based on 51 actuarial job postings with salary data on Acturhire, Senior Manager roles have a median salary of $170,604, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $132,750 and $193,971. Retirement roles command the highest median compensation at $191,500.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Senior Manager actuary earn?

Based on 51 job postings on Acturhire, the median salary for Senior Manager actuaries is $170,604. The middle 50% of Senior Manager roles pay between $132,750 and $193,971.

How does the Senior Manager level compare to other actuarial seniority levels?

Actuarial salaries increase substantially with seniority. Senior 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 Senior Manager actuaries the most?

Among practice areas with sufficient data, Retirement commands the highest median for Senior Manager roles at $191,500.

Which states hire the most Senior 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 Senior Manager roles are concentrated on Acturhire.