Actuary Salary in California
Median Salary
$172,810
Middle 50% Range
$120,000 – $192,609
P25 – P75
Job Postings
230
with salary data
Latest Data
May 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 230 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Manager | $267,650 | 8 |
| Vice President | $235,000 | 12 |
| Director | $220,900 | 33 |
| Unknown | $205,865 | 2 |
| Manager | $181,800 | 35 |
| Individual Contributor | $138,250 | 132 |
| Intern | $62,400 | 8 |
Salary by Practice Area
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Life | $186,300 | 74 |
| Retirement | $181,800 | 7 |
| Unknown | $178,375 | 2 |
| Health | $149,000 | 85 |
| P&C | $138,250 | 62 |
There are 230 actuarial job postings with salary data in California on Acturhire. The median salary is $172,810, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $120,000 and $192,609. Life roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $186,300.
Sample Job Postings
Director of Business Development
Milliman
$300,205DirectorTodayAssociate Actuary / Sr. Actuarial Analyst, Claims Analytics
Uber
$138,250Individual ContributorTodayAssociate Actuary / Sr. Actuarial Analyst, Reserving
Uber
$138,250Individual Contributor4 days agoSenior Actuarial Analyst, US Pricing
Uber
$138,250Senior Manager4 days agoSenior Actuarial Analyst, US Pricing
Uber
$138,250Individual Contributor4 days agoAssociate Actuary / Sr. Actuarial Analyst, Claims Analytics
Uber
$138,250Individual Contributor4 days agoLife Actuary Consulting Manager
Deloitte
$220,250Manager5 days agoP&C Actuary Consulting Senior Manager
Deloitte
$267,650Senior Manager5 days agoLife Actuary Consulting Manager
Deloitte
$220,250Manager5 days agoLife Actuary Consulting Manager
Deloitte
$220,250Manager5 days ago
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Explore interactive tool →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average actuary salary in California?
Based on 230 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in California is $172,810. The middle 50% of roles pay between $120,000 and $192,609.
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 230 actuarial job postings with salary data in California.