Health Actuary Salary

Median Salary

$127,615

Middle 50% Range

$104,874 – $164,988

P25 – P75

Job Postings

1,214

with salary data

Latest Data

Jul 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k

16 (1%)

$50k–$75k

38 (3%)

$75k–$100k

209 (17%)

$100k–$125k

292 (24%)

$125k–$150k

255 (21%)

$150k–$175k

163 (13%)

$175k–$200k

113 (9%)

$200k–$250k

101 (8%)

$250k–$300k

23 (2%)

$300k+

4 (0%)

Based on 1,214 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Vice President	$232,200	$202,010 – $260,628	47
Director	$182,700	$154,524 – $212,200	199
Unknown	$153,378	$147,524 – $174,790	6
Manager	$146,000	$125,354 – $164,835	206
Senior Manager	$146,000	$122,250 – $173,740	48
Individual Contributor	$110,250	$95,300 – $127,700	679
Intern	$55,692	$47,910 – $64,480	29

Salary by State

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Delaware	$226,850	$226,850 – $226,850	1
New Hampshire	$197,000	$197,000 – $197,000	1
Idaho	$196,078	$183,992 – $208,164	2
Mississippi	$187,500	$187,500 – $187,500	1
Montana	$171,906	$171,906 – $171,906	1
New Mexico	$167,500	$140,357 – $167,500	3
Nebraska	$152,200	$152,200 – $152,200	2
California	$144,055	$110,250 – $175,677	110
Connecticut	$143,184	$117,757 – $189,520	59
Illinois	$142,750	$119,179 – $170,000	88

There are 1,214 Health actuarial job postings with salary data on Acturhire. The median salary is $127,615, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $104,874 and $164,988. NM roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $167,500.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Health actuaries earn?

Based on 1,214 job postings on Acturhire, the median salary for Health actuaries is $127,615. The middle 50% of Health roles pay between $104,874 and $164,988.

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, NM reports the highest median salary for Health actuaries at $167,500.

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.