Senior Manager Actuary Salary

Median Salary

$170,302

Middle 50% Range

$132,435 – $191,736

P25 – P75

Job Postings

36

with salary data

Latest Data

Apr 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
1 (3%)
$50k–$75k
$75k–$100k
$100k–$125k
8 (22%)
$125k–$150k
3 (8%)
$150k–$175k
9 (25%)
$175k–$200k
8 (22%)
$200k–$250k
5 (14%)
$250k–$300k
2 (6%)
$300k+

Based on 36 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
Retirement$213,7582
Life$205,5003
Health$170,60418
Unknown$170,0001
P&C$159,55012

Salary by State

SegmentMedianPostings
Maryland$242,2101
Illinois$198,7214
Georgia$198,2522
Ohio$196,5003
New York$189,5605
Connecticut$189,5203
Texas$170,6041
Arizona$167,7192
Minnesota$159,5502
Iowa$136,0001

Based on 36 actuarial job postings with salary data on Acturhire, Senior Manager roles have a median salary of $170,302, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $132,435 and $191,736. Life roles command the highest median compensation at $205,500.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Senior Manager actuary earn?

Based on 36 job postings on Acturhire, the median salary for Senior Manager actuaries is $170,302. The middle 50% of Senior Manager roles pay between $132,435 and $191,736.

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, Life commands the highest median for Senior Manager roles at $205,500.

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.