Credentials
Designations mentioned most often
- ASA120
- FSA112
- ACAS56
- FCAS51
Updated August 2026
Senior Actuarial Manager Salary in the US
The median advertised base salary is $183,600, with the middle 50% paying $147k–$268k. A benchmark for senior managers with broader ownership of teams, portfolios, clients, or actuarial decisions.
Advertised annual base salary, not total compensation. Historical data can include roles that are no longer open.
Current advertised market
$183,600
Median annual base salary
- Middle 50%
- $147k–$268k
- Sample
- 289
Strong sample31% 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
1 (0%)
$50k–$75k
—
$75k–$100k
2 (1%)
$100k–$125k
26 (9%)
$125k–$150k
70 (24%)
$150k–$175k
35 (12%)
$175k–$200k
31 (11%)
$200k–$250k
17 (6%)
$250k–$300k
107 (37%)
$300k+
—
Based on 289 job postings with salary data.
Reliable comparisons
Where Senior 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.
Salary by state
Only states with at least 20 postings.
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| California | $186,300+1% vs level | 33 |
Jobseeker signals
What employers ask for in Senior 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
- Hybrid112
- Flexible42
- Onsite28
- Remote23
Actuarial skills
Methods appearing in postings
- Experience Studies153
- Predictive Modelling146
- Cash Flow Testing82
- Asset Liability Modelling68
Employer types
Organizations hiring at this level
- Consultancy191
- Insurer81
- Other11
Minimum exams
Exam requirements stated in postings
- 5 exams12
- 4 exams17
Senior Manager actuary salary summary
Based on 289 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data, Senior Manager roles have a median salary of $183,600. The middle 50% of postings fall between $146,500 to $267,650, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.
What affects pay at the Senior 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, P&C has the highest median compensation at $215,000. Compare adjacent seniority levels and practice-area tables before using this range for negotiation or career planning.
Senior Manager actuarial jobs with disclosed pay
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$267,650+46% vs benchmarkSenior Manager1 day agoHealth Actuary Consulting Manager
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$267,650+46% vs benchmarkSenior Manager1 day agoHealth Actuary Consulting Manager
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$267,650+46% vs benchmarkSenior Manager1 day agoHealth Actuary Consulting Manager
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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 289 postings with usable salary data through August 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Senior Manager actuary earn?
Based on 289 job postings on Acturhire, the median salary for Senior Manager actuaries is $183,600. The middle 50% of Senior Manager roles pay between $146,500 and $267,650.
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.
How does Senior Manager actuary pay compare to the national actuary salary?
The median salary for Senior Manager actuaries is $183,600, compared with a national median of $140,000 across all Acturhire salary postings.
Which practice areas pay Senior Manager actuaries the most?
Among practice areas with sufficient data, P&C commands the highest median for Senior Manager roles at $215,000.
Which states hire the most Senior Manager actuaries?
The largest reliable samples for Senior Manager roles in Acturhire's current salary data include California. Use the state comparison on this page to compare pay and sample size.
What changes compensation most for Senior Manager actuaries?
The biggest salary drivers for Senior 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.