Actuary Salary in California
Median Salary
$171,730
Middle 50% Range
$118,580 – $186,300
P25 – P75
Job Postings
181
with salary data
Latest Data
Apr 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 181 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $244,500 | 8 |
| Director | $220,900 | 20 |
| Unknown | $205,865 | 2 |
| Manager | $180,900 | 26 |
| Individual Contributor | $142,190 | 116 |
| Intern | $66,560 | 7 |
| Senior Manager | $62,370 | 2 |
Salary by Practice Area
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | $280,000 | 1 |
| Life | $181,800 | 59 |
| Retirement | $181,800 | 6 |
| Health | $142,860 | 73 |
| P&C | $127,500 | 42 |
There are 181 actuarial job postings with salary data in California on Acturhire. The median salary is $171,730, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $118,580 and $186,300. Life roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $181,800.
Sample Job Postings
Actuary & Director - Capital Risk Management
Pacific Life Insurance Company
$226,400DirectorTodaySVP Actuarial Engineering
EPIC Brokers
$200,000Vice President10 days agoSenior Actuary, Enterprise Valuation
Pacific Life Insurance Company
$186,300Individual Contributor11 days agoSr. Financial and Actuarial Consultant
Gallagher
$0Individual Contributor18 days agoHealth Economist
Hinge Health
$172,000Individual Contributor18 days agoActuary
Hinge Health
$212,000Individual Contributor18 days agoSr. Financial and Actuarial Consultant
Gallagher
$0Senior Manager23 days agoSenior Actuary (FSA) - Product & Pricing Risk, Workforce Benefits
Pacific Life Insurance Company
$186,300Individual Contributor24 days agoActuary Manager
Astrana Health, Inc.
$150,000Manager26 days agoSenior Actuary (FSA) - Annuity Rate Setting
Pacific Life Insurance Company
$186,300Individual Contributor1 month ago
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Explore interactive tool →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average actuary salary in California?
Based on 181 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in California is $171,730. The middle 50% of roles pay between $118,580 and $186,300.
Which actuarial specialty pays the most in California?
Among practice areas with sufficient data, Life actuaries in California report the highest median salary at $181,800.
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 181 actuarial job postings with salary data in California.