Actuary Salary in California
Median Salary
$169,150
Middle 50% Range
$119,250 – $190,704
P25 – P75
Job Postings
305
with salary data
Latest Data
Jul 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 305 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $235,000 | 15 |
| Director | $226,400 | 39 |
| Manager | $180,900 | 50 |
| Senior Manager | $174,523 | 22 |
| Unknown | $171,730 | 3 |
| Individual Contributor | $133,370 | 168 |
| Intern | $62,400 | 8 |
Salary by Practice Area
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Life | $186,300 | 102 |
| Retirement | $181,800 | 9 |
| Health | $144,055 | 110 |
| P&C | $138,250 | 79 |
| Unknown | $114,400 | 5 |
There are 305 actuarial job postings with salary data in California on Acturhire. The median salary is $169,150, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $119,250 and $190,704. Life roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $186,300.
Sample Job Postings
Sr. Lead Health Actuary Consultant
Mercer
$146,000Senior ManagerTodaySr. Lead Health Actuary Consultant
Mercer
$146,000ManagerTodaySr. Lead Health Actuary Consultant
Mercer
$146,000Senior ManagerTodayActuarial Services Supervisor
Western Health Advantage
$130,000Manager1 day agoAssistant Actuary - IR Pricing & Product Development
Corebridge Financial
$112,500Individual Contributor1 day agoSenior Actuarial Analyst
Centene Corporation
$98,150Individual Contributor1 day agoVP, Global Analytics
Guy Carpenter
$162,550Vice President1 day agoActuarial Analyst 2
AAA Auto Club Enterprises
$108,100Individual Contributor1 day agoACTUARIAL DATA SCIENCE LEAD
Shepherd Insurance Agency
$220,000Individual Contributor1 day agoSr. Health Actuary Consultant
Mercer
$119,250Manager2 days ago
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Explore interactive tool →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average actuary salary in California?
Based on 305 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in California is $169,150. The middle 50% of roles pay between $119,250 and $190,704.
Which actuarial specialty pays the most in California?
Among practice areas with sufficient data, Life actuaries in California report the highest median salary at $186,300.
How does California compare to the national actuary salary?
Acturhire's salary tool lets you compare California compensation against the national median across all practice areas and experience levels.
What experience level earns the most for actuaries in California?
Senior roles such as Director, VP, and C-Suite consistently command higher median salaries. Use the Acturhire salary tool to filter by org level within California for a detailed breakdown.
How many actuarial jobs with salary data are in California?
Acturhire currently tracks 305 actuarial job postings with salary data in California.