Retirement Actuary Salary (2026)

Salary Distribution

Under $50k

6 (4%)

$50k–$75k

9 (7%)

$75k–$100k

17 (13%)

$100k–$125k

31 (23%)

$125k–$150k

20 (15%)

$150k–$175k

17 (13%)

$175k–$200k

17 (13%)

$200k–$250k

11 (8%)

$250k–$300k

8 (6%)

$300k+

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Based on 136 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Vice President	$236,750	$180,625 – $237,125	7
Director	$220,200	$186,756 – $288,750	16
Senior Manager	$190,500	$190,500 – $192,500	5
Manager	$167,562	$120,312 – $173,094	16
Individual Contributor	$120,000	$92,788 – $142,300	83
Unknown	$100,050	$93,932 – $152,775	3
Intern	$52,000	$49,660 – $62,140	6

Salary by State

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
North Carolina	$243,625	$221,062 – $266,188	2
Washington	$237,500	$237,500 – $237,500	1
Connecticut	$219,375	$184,688 – $254,062	2
Minnesota	$214,375	$177,188 – $251,562	2
Georgia	$213,125	$175,312 – $250,938	2
Ohio	$190,500	$172,000 – $205,500	13
California	$181,800	$120,000 – $190,704	9
Virginia	$180,625	$126,562 – $234,688	2
Florida	$177,135	$121,328 – $232,942	2
Pennsylvania	$152,200	$132,100 – $194,475	3

Sample Job Postings

Associate Actuary, Retirement Strategies Finance and Actuarial Pricing (Hybrid)
Prudential Financial
$151,700
Individual Contributor3 days ago
Actuarial Data and Systems Analyst
CalPERS
$84,948
Individual Contributor3 days ago
Actuarial Assistant
MetLife
$78,650
Individual Contributor3 days ago
Actuarial Consultant – Pension Risk Transfer Pricing - REMOTE
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
$135,000
Individual Contributor6 days ago
Actuarial Consultant – Pension Risk Transfer Pricing - REMOTE
Nationwide
$135,000
Individual Contributor14 days ago
Senior Actuary
CalPERS
$181,242
Individual Contributor16 days ago
Global Employer Services Managing Director-Actuarial Services
BDO USA
$288,750
Director18 days ago
Global Employer Services Managing Director-Actuarial Services
BDO USA
$288,750
Vice President18 days ago
Global Employer Services Managing Director-Actuarial Services
BDO USA
$288,750
Director18 days ago
Global Employer Services Managing Director-Actuarial Services
BDO USA
$288,750
Director18 days ago

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Retirement actuaries earn?

Based on 136 job postings on Acturhire, the median salary for Retirement actuaries is $134,500. The middle 50% of Retirement roles pay between $100,050 and $181,382.

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.