Life Actuary Salary (2026)

Salary Distribution

Under $50k

16 (2%)

$50k–$75k

39 (4%)

$75k–$100k

88 (9%)

$100k–$125k

120 (13%)

$125k–$150k

200 (21%)

$150k–$175k

148 (15%)

$175k–$200k

130 (14%)

$200k–$250k

145 (15%)

$250k–$300k

64 (7%)

$300k+

7 (1%)

Based on 957 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Vice President	$226,900	$170,000 – $268,500	47
Director	$205,800	$179,800 – $222,500	134
Senior Manager	$197,021	$149,150 – $267,650	74
Manager	$181,800	$150,059 – $220,250	148
Unknown	$170,000	$146,500 – $200,000	21
Individual Contributor	$131,390	$102,355 – $152,594	496
Intern	$57,200	$49,920 – $71,760	37

Salary by State

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Nevada	$220,250	$184,700 – $243,950	3
DC	$212,500	$180,000 – $212,500	3
Florida	$208,300	$151,788 – $267,650	18
Washington	$188,542	$133,575 – $204,396	7
California	$186,300	$176,342 – $220,900	102
Nebraska	$186,300	$135,300 – $195,500	15
Louisiana	$184,700	$121,482 – $232,100	4
Tennessee	$182,500	$135,000 – $190,000	13
Ohio	$182,000	$144,000 – $205,500	45
Indiana	$179,900	$179,650 – $216,475	7

Sample Job Postings

Actuarial Analyst, Economic Value Innovation
Scor
$117,750
Individual ContributorToday
Senior Actuarial Analyst
Continental General
$80,000
Individual ContributorToday
Actuarial Analyst, Life and Health
NJ Department of Banking and Insurance
$112,500
Individual ContributorToday
Director Actuary
The Standard
$191,875
Director1 day ago
Director Actuary
The Standard
$191,875
Director1 day ago
Assistant Actuary - IR Pricing & Product Development
Corebridge Financial
$112,500
Individual Contributor1 day ago
Director Actuary
The Standard
$191,875
Director1 day ago
Senior Assistant Actuary, Valuation
Banner Life family of companies | life insurance
$143,450
Manager2 days ago
Actuarial Assistant
Banner Life family of companies | life insurance
$95,400
Individual Contributor2 days ago
Actuarial Analyst
National Life Group
$84,638
Individual Contributor2 days ago

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Life actuaries earn?

Based on 957 job postings on Acturhire, the median salary for Life actuaries is $151,550. The middle 50% of Life roles pay between $120,000 and $190,500.

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, NV 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.