Actuary Salary in California
Median Salary
$171,730
Middle 50% Range
$119,290 – $186,302
P25 – P75
Job Postings
211
with salary data
Latest Data
May 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 211 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $235,000 | 12 |
| Director | $220,900 | 30 |
| Unknown | $205,865 | 2 |
| Manager | $179,586 | 30 |
| Individual Contributor | $138,250 | 127 |
| Intern | $62,400 | 8 |
| Senior Manager | $62,370 | 2 |
Salary by Practice Area
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Life | $186,300 | 67 |
| Retirement | $181,800 | 7 |
| Unknown | $178,375 | 2 |
| Health | $148,998 | 84 |
| P&C | $127,500 | 51 |
There are 211 actuarial job postings with salary data in California on Acturhire. The median salary is $171,730, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $119,290 and $186,302. Life roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $186,300.
Sample Job Postings
Healthcare Financial/Actuarial Manager
WTW
$105,000ManagerTodayAssociate Actuary / Sr. Actuarial Analyst, Reserving
Uber
$138,250Individual Contributor1 day agoDirector & Actuary, VA & RILA Valuation and Projection
Pacific Life
$226,400Director4 days agoFinancial and Actuarial Associate
Gallagher
$76,750Individual Contributor4 days agoDirector & Actuary, VA & RILA Valuation and Projection
Pacific Life
$226,400Director4 days agoActuary & Director - Capital Risk Management
Pacific Life
$226,400Director5 days agoManager, Pricing
Generali Global Assistance
$175,000Manager5 days agoSenior Actuarial Consultant - Pricing
CNA Insurance
$162,500Individual Contributor5 days agoPricing Manager, Actuary
Generali Global Assistance
$175,000Manager6 days agoActuarial Summer Intern - Actuarial Services
Worker's Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau
$58,240Intern6 days ago
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Explore interactive tool →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average actuary salary in California?
Based on 211 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in California is $171,730. The middle 50% of roles pay between $119,290 and $186,302.
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 211 actuarial job postings with salary data in California.