Retirement Actuary Salary

Median Salary

$120,375

Middle 50% Range

$92,206 – $160,000

P25 – P75

Job Postings

110

with salary data

Latest Data

May 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
6 (5%)
$50k–$75k
9 (8%)
$75k–$100k
15 (14%)
$100k–$125k
29 (26%)
$125k–$150k
17 (15%)
$150k–$175k
11 (10%)
$175k–$200k
13 (12%)
$200k–$250k
10 (9%)
$250k–$300k
$300k+

Based on 110 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$222,1256
Director$191,5509
Senior Manager$191,5004
Manager$122,32510
Individual Contributor$118,75072
Unknown$100,0503
Intern$52,0006

Salary by State

SegmentMedianPostings
Washington$237,5001
North Carolina$198,5001
Ohio$190,50011
California$181,8007
Pennsylvania$152,2003
Iowa$149,0003
Minnesota$140,0001
Georgia$137,5001
Indiana$135,0001
Colorado$134,5004

There are 110 Retirement actuarial job postings with salary data on Acturhire. The median salary is $120,375, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $92,206 and $160,000. OH roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $190,500.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Retirement actuaries earn?

Based on 110 job postings on Acturhire, the median salary for Retirement actuaries is $120,375. The middle 50% of Retirement roles pay between $92,206 and $160,000.

How does Retirement pay compare to other actuarial specialties?

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

Which states pay Retirement actuaries the most?

Among states with sufficient data, OH reports the highest median salary for Retirement actuaries at $190,500.

What designations do Retirement actuaries typically hold?

Retirement 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.