Life Actuary Salary (2026)

Salary Distribution

Under $50k

14 (2%)

$50k–$75k

34 (5%)

$75k–$100k

70 (11%)

$100k–$125k

97 (15%)

$125k–$150k

130 (20%)

$150k–$175k

99 (15%)

$175k–$200k

97 (15%)

$200k–$250k

84 (13%)

$250k–$300k

20 (3%)

$300k+

7 (1%)

Based on 652 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 – $220,900	101
Senior Manager	$186,000	$147,500 – $205,500	5
Unknown	$177,375	$157,188 – $229,902	18
Manager	$166,000	$145,050 – $188,364	71
Individual Contributor	$127,500	$104,100 – $154,081	384
Intern	$58,760	$49,920 – $71,240	34

Salary by State

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
DC	$212,500	$180,000 – $212,500	3
Indiana	$196,050	$187,725 – $204,375	2
Oregon	$191,875	$162,125 – $236,750	10
California	$186,300	$181,800 – $220,900	67
Ohio	$184,000	$132,158 – $195,000	26
Florida	$168,800	$143,600 – $386,400	7
Nebraska	$160,800	$116,555 – $195,500	8
Tennessee	$158,750	$135,000 – $184,375	6
Virginia	$155,275	$115,112 – $177,288	8
Texas	$150,312	$132,586 – $190,000	38

Sample Job Postings

Senior Analyst, Annuity Product Development
Careers at KKR
$90,000
Individual ContributorToday
Analyst, Actuarial Data Engineer
Lincoln Financial
$102,250
Individual ContributorToday
Actuary
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated
$146,590
Individual ContributorToday
Actuarial Associate
Brighthouse Financial
$104,500
Individual Contributor1 day ago
AVP, VA Financial Reporting Actuary Manager
Fortitude Re
$182,500
Manager1 day ago
AVP, VA Financial Reporting Actuary Manager
Fortitude Re
$182,500
Manager1 day ago
Financial Consulting Actuarial Services Supervisor
RSM US LLP
$168,800
Manager1 day ago
Actuarial Associate
Brighthouse Financial
$104,500
Individual Contributor1 day ago
Risk Director
Talcott Financial Group
$140,000
Director1 day ago
Director, Capital Management
Prosperity Life
$190,000
Director1 day ago

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Life actuaries earn?

Based on 652 job postings on Acturhire, the median salary for Life actuaries is $146,590. The middle 50% of Life roles pay between $113,750 and $185,325.

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, DC reports the highest median salary for Life actuaries at $212,500.

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.