Retirement Actuary Salary (2026)

Salary Distribution

Under $50k

6 (5%)

$50k–$75k

9 (8%)

$75k–$100k

15 (13%)

$100k–$125k

29 (25%)

$125k–$150k

18 (16%)

$150k–$175k

16 (14%)

$175k–$200k

13 (11%)

$200k–$250k

10 (9%)

$250k–$300k

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$300k+

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Based on 116 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

Segment	Median	P25 – P75	Postings
Vice President	$222,125	$167,188 – $236,750	6
Director	$191,550	$159,800 – $198,500	9
Senior Manager	$191,500	$190,500 – $203,629	4
Manager	$160,740	$119,438 – $169,125	14
Individual Contributor	$120,000	$92,206 – $140,000	74
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
Ohio	$190,500	$147,950 – $198,000	11
California	$181,800	$150,900 – $190,704	7
Pennsylvania	$152,200	$132,100 – $194,475	3
Connecticut	$150,000	$150,000 – $150,000	1
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

Sample Job Postings

Manager and Actuary (Actuarial Modeling Team)
The Standard
$169,125
Manager4 days ago
Manager and Actuary (Actuarial Modeling Team)
The Standard
$169,125
Manager4 days ago
Manager and Actuary (Actuarial Modeling Team)
The Standard
$169,125
Manager4 days ago
Manager and Actuary (Actuarial Modeling Team)
The Standard
$169,125
Manager4 days ago
Defined Benefits Technical Actuary
WinTech
$150,000
Individual Contributor4 days ago
Retirement Pricing Actuary, Retirement and Wealth Finance
John Hancock
$128,270
Individual Contributor5 days ago
Actuary, Protected Retirement Pricing
Nationwide
$190,500
Senior Manager11 days ago
Sr. Associate Actuary
Public Consulting Group
$130,000
Individual Contributor11 days ago
Pension (Risk Transfer), Actuary, Administrator, Paralegal
Corebridge Financial
$145,000
Individual Contributor12 days ago
Enrolled Actuary
Perseus Group, Constellation Software
$160,000
Individual Contributor12 days ago

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Retirement actuaries earn?

Based on 116 job postings on Acturhire, the median salary for Retirement actuaries is $124,100. The middle 50% of Retirement roles pay between $96,238 and $169,125.

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.