Retirement Actuary Salary (2026)

Salary Distribution

Under $50k

5 (5%)

$50k–$75k

8 (9%)

$75k–$100k

14 (15%)

$100k–$125k

27 (30%)

$125k–$150k

13 (14%)

$150k–$175k

7 (8%)

$175k–$200k

9 (10%)

$200k–$250k

8 (9%)

$250k–$300k

—

$300k+

—

Based on 91 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Vice President	$222,125	$194,062 – $236,938	4
Senior Manager	$213,758	$202,129 – $225,386	2
Director	$181,962	$153,600 – $198,500	8
Manager	$122,325	$117,875 – $163,370	10
Individual Contributor	$116,500	$90,232 – $134,500	58
Unknown	$100,050	$93,932 – $152,775	3
Intern	$52,000	$49,660 – $62,140	6

Salary by State

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Washington	$237,500	$237,500 – $237,500	1
North Carolina	$198,500	$198,500 – $198,500	1
California	$181,800	$135,450 – $188,478	6
Ohio	$181,250	$113,550 – $205,500	8
Pennsylvania	$152,200	$132,100 – $194,475	3
Iowa	$149,000	$146,800 – $157,500	3
Minnesota	$140,000	$140,000 – $140,000	1
Georgia	$137,500	$137,500 – $137,500	1
Indiana	$135,000	$135,000 – $135,000	1
Colorado	$134,500	$130,000 – $134,500	4

Sample Job Postings

Enrolled Actuary, (AUI)
Strongpoint Partners
$110,000
Individual Contributor2 days ago
Sr Director, Actuary – Pricing Recordkeeping, Group Annuity Contracts & Stable Value Wrap- REMOTE
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
$214,000
Director12 days ago
Actuarial Analyst
Gallagher
$0
Individual Contributor24 days ago
Actuary - PRT
Principal Financial Group
$166,000
Manager26 days ago
Actuarial Associate Program
Strongpoint Partners
$50,000
Individual Contributor1 month ago
AMG Asset & Liability Management Principal Consultant
StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.
$202,625
Individual Contributor1 month ago
Director, Actuary (Retirement Strategies) (Hybrid)
Prudential Financial
$198,500
Director1 month ago
Senior Actuarial Associate
Prudential Financial, Inc.
$127,500
Individual Contributor1 month ago
Actuary - EB Consulting
Milliman
$155,480
Manager1 month ago
Consulting Actuary - EB Consulting
Milliman
$237,015
Senior Manager1 month ago

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Retirement actuaries earn?

Based on 91 job postings on Acturhire, the median salary for Retirement actuaries is $120,000. The middle 50% of Retirement roles pay between $90,464 and $152,975.

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, CA reports the highest median salary for Retirement actuaries at $181,800.

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.