Actuary Salary in California
Median Salary
$154,348
Middle 50% Range
$115,000 – $190,318
P25 – P75
Job Postings
468
with salary data
Latest Data
Oct 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 468 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $235,000 | 23 |
| Director | $226,400 | 62 |
| Senior Manager | $182,500 | 39 |
| Manager | $181,800 | 64 |
| Individual Contributor | $128,480 | 252 |
| Intern | $67,080 | 20 |
Salary by Practice Area
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Life | $186,300 | 130 |
| Retirement | $182,150 | 18 |
| Health | $146,000 | 191 |
| P&C | $138,250 | 116 |
Actuary salary summary for California
Acturhire currently tracks 468 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in California. The median salary is $154,348. The middle 50% of postings fall between $115,000 to $190,318, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.
What affects actuary pay in California
Compensation in California depends on seniority, practice area, credential path, employer type, and whether the role is tied to a local office or broader national pay band. Senior leadership roles and specialized technical positions usually sit above analyst and associate roles.
How to use this salary benchmark
Within the available data, Life has the highest median compensation at $186,300. Compare the state-level tables with city, practice area, and experience-level pages to understand whether the benchmark reflects the roles you are actually targeting.
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AVP Actuary - Life Valuation
Pacific Life
$235,000DirectorTodayReserving Actuarial Analyst
Generali Global Assistance | Travel Insurance
$82,500Individual Contributor1 day agoOliver Wyman Actuarial - Internship - Summer 2027
Oliver Wyman
$76,700Intern2 days agoOliver Wyman Actuarial - Internship - Summer 2027
Oliver Wyman
$76,700Intern2 days agoManager, Actuarial Services - Medicare Advantage experience
Kaiser Permanente
$194,735Manager3 days agoActuarial Analyst V - Network Pricing experience
Kaiser Permanente
$179,345Individual Contributor3 days agoActuarial Analyst, Experienced
Blue Shield Of California
$109,451Individual Contributor4 days agoActuarial Analyst, Experienced
Blue Shield Of California
$104,465Individual Contributor4 days agoActuarial Analyst, Associate
Blue Shield Of California
$88,598Individual Contributor4 days agoActuarial Analyst II
Capital Insurance Group
$91,572Individual Contributor7 days ago
Top Cities in California for Actuary Salaries
City-level compensation can differ from the statewide benchmark when hiring is concentrated around insurers, consulting offices, or headquarters markets. Compare these California city salary pages before using the state median as your only benchmark.
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Related actuary salary by level
- Individual Contributor actuary salaryNational level page; 252 California postings in this slice
- Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 64 California postings in this slice
- Director actuary salaryNational level page; 62 California postings in this slice
- Senior Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 39 California postings in this slice
- Vice President actuary salaryNational level page; 23 California postings in this slice
Related actuary salary by specialty
- Health actuary salaryNational specialty page; 191 California postings in this slice
- Life actuary salaryNational specialty page; 130 California postings in this slice
- P&C actuary salaryNational specialty page; 116 California postings in this slice
- Retirement actuary salaryNational specialty page; 18 California postings in this slice
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Explore interactive tool →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average or median actuary salary in California?
Based on 468 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in California is $154,348. Median is often the better benchmark because senior executive roles can pull averages upward. The middle 50% of roles pay between $115,000 and $190,318.
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?
The median actuary salary in California is $154,348, compared to a national median of $138,250 across all Acturhire job postings.
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 468 actuarial job postings with salary data in California.
How much do entry-level actuaries make in California?
Entry-level actuary pay in California depends on exam progress, internship experience, technical skills, and whether the role is carrier-side or consulting. Use the experience-level table on this page to compare junior roles with senior actuarial positions in the same state.