Life Actuary Salary

Median Salary

$149,650

Middle 50% Range

$116,350 – $190,000

P25 – P75

Job Postings

704

with salary data

Latest Data

May 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k

14 (2%)

$50k–$75k

34 (5%)

$75k–$100k

72 (10%)

$100k–$125k

98 (14%)

$125k–$150k

134 (19%)

$150k–$175k

100 (14%)

$175k–$200k

98 (14%)

$200k–$250k

126 (18%)

$250k–$300k

21 (3%)

$300k+

7 (1%)

Based on 704 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Vice President	$240,000	$170,000 – $275,182	39
Director	$205,800	$171,775 – $223,800	107
Manager	$188,364	$152,200 – $220,250	109
Senior Manager	$186,000	$147,500 – $205,500	5
Unknown	$170,000	$151,550 – $219,935	19
Individual Contributor	$127,500	$104,100 – $152,988	391
Intern	$58,760	$49,920 – $71,240	34

Salary by State

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Florida	$220,250	$161,975 – $334,662	10
Nevada	$220,250	$220,250 – $220,250	1
Michigan	$220,250	$220,250 – $220,250	1
Indiana	$212,700	$196,050 – $216,475	3
DC	$212,500	$180,000 – $212,500	3
Oregon	$191,875	$162,125 – $236,750	10
California	$186,300	$181,800 – $220,900	74
Nebraska	$186,300	$135,300 – $195,500	9
Ohio	$186,000	$142,230 – $205,500	29
Tennessee	$182,500	$135,000 – $185,000	7

There are 704 Life actuarial job postings with salary data on Acturhire. The median salary is $149,650, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $116,350 and $190,000. FL roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $220,250.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Life actuaries earn?

Based on 704 job postings on Acturhire, the median salary for Life actuaries is $149,650. The middle 50% of Life roles pay between $116,350 and $190,000.

How does Life pay compare to other actuarial specialties?

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

Which states pay Life actuaries the most?

Among states with sufficient data, FL reports the highest median salary for Life actuaries at $220,250.

What designations do Life actuaries typically hold?

Life 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.