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

Under $50k
3 (1%)
$50k–$75k
14 (6%)
$75k–$100k
16 (7%)
$100k–$125k
33 (14%)
$125k–$150k
25 (11%)
$150k–$175k
25 (11%)
$175k–$200k
59 (26%)
$200k–$250k
43 (19%)
$250k–$300k
10 (4%)
$300k+
2 (1%)

Based on 230 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

SegmentMedianPostings
Senior Manager$267,6508
Vice President$235,00012
Director$220,90033
Unknown$205,8652
Manager$181,80035
Individual Contributor$138,250132
Intern$62,4008

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
Life$186,30074
Retirement$181,8007
Unknown$178,3752
Health$149,00085
P&C$138,25062

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.

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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.