Actuary Salary in Massachusetts

Median Salary

$136,475

Middle 50% Range

$92,500 – $167,400

P25 – P75

Job Postings

246

with salary data

Latest Data

Aug 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
(3%)
$50k–$75k
(9%)
$75k–$100k
(20%)
$100k–$125k
(15%)
$125k–$150k
(16%)
$150k–$175k
(17%)
$175k–$200k
(7%)
$200k–$250k
(10%)
$250k–$300k
(3%)
$300k+
(1%)

Based on 246 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$221,90016
Director$187,75030
Manager$155,57522
Senior Manager$147,50012
Individual Contributor$110,000142
Intern$62,40019

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
Life$147,50068
P&C$136,500103
Health$129,64056
Retirement$120,0007

Actuary salary summary for Massachusetts

Acturhire currently tracks 246 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Massachusetts. The median salary is $136,475. The middle 50% of postings fall between $92,500 to $167,400, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.

What affects actuary pay in Massachusetts

Compensation in Massachusetts 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 $147,500. 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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Top Cities in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts city salary pages before using the state median as your only benchmark.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average or median actuary salary in Massachusetts?

Based on 246 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Massachusetts is $136,475. Median is often the better benchmark because senior executive roles can pull averages upward. The middle 50% of roles pay between $92,500 and $167,400.

Which actuarial specialty pays the most in Massachusetts?

Among practice areas with sufficient data, Life actuaries in Massachusetts report the highest median salary at $147,500.

How does Massachusetts compare to the national actuary salary?

The median actuary salary in Massachusetts is $136,475, compared to a national median of $140,000 across all Acturhire job postings.

What experience level earns the most for actuaries in Massachusetts?

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 Massachusetts for a detailed breakdown.

How many actuarial jobs with salary data are in Massachusetts?

Acturhire currently tracks 246 actuarial job postings with salary data in Massachusetts.

How much do entry-level actuaries make in Massachusetts?

Entry-level actuary pay in Massachusetts 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.