Health Actuary Salary

Median Salary

$128,090

Middle 50% Range

$102,218 – $169,150

P25 – P75

Job Postings

690

with salary data

Latest Data

Apr 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
12 (2%)
$50k–$75k
28 (4%)
$75k–$100k
114 (17%)
$100k–$125k
143 (21%)
$125k–$150k
149 (22%)
$150k–$175k
106 (15%)
$175k–$200k
70 (10%)
$200k–$250k
54 (8%)
$250k–$300k
12 (2%)
$300k+
2 (0%)

Based on 690 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$236,12523
Director$179,400124
Senior Manager$170,60418
Unknown$163,7982
Manager$152,95088
Individual Contributor$116,000410
Intern$55,69225

Salary by State

SegmentMedianPostings
Delaware$226,8501
Rhode Island$213,2501
DC$189,7412
Mississippi$187,5001
Idaho$171,9061
Montana$171,9061
North Carolina$169,8509
New Mexico$167,5003
New Jersey$162,50015
Nebraska$152,2002

There are 690 Health actuarial job postings with salary data on Acturhire. The median salary is $128,090, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $102,218 and $169,150. NC roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $169,850.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Health actuaries earn?

Based on 690 job postings on Acturhire, the median salary for Health actuaries is $128,090. The middle 50% of Health roles pay between $102,218 and $169,150.

How does Health pay compare to other actuarial specialties?

Actuarial salaries vary across practice areas. Use Acturhire's salary tool to compare Health against P&C, Life, Health, and Pension median compensation.

Which states pay Health actuaries the most?

Among states with sufficient data, NC reports the highest median salary for Health actuaries at $169,850.

What designations do Health actuaries typically hold?

Health actuaries commonly hold designations such as ACAS/FCAS (casualty), ASA/FSA (life/health), or EA (pension/retirement), depending on the specialty. Requirements vary by role and seniority.