Actuary Salary in New Jersey

Median Salary

$135,925

Middle 50% Range

$105,500 – $180,125

P25 – P75

Job Postings

144

with salary data

Latest Data

May 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
1 (1%)
$50k–$75k
7 (5%)
$75k–$100k
22 (15%)
$100k–$125k
27 (19%)
$125k–$150k
26 (18%)
$150k–$175k
21 (15%)
$175k–$200k
20 (14%)
$200k–$250k
16 (11%)
$250k–$300k
3 (2%)
$300k+
1 (1%)

Based on 144 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$225,00010
Director$193,70023
Manager$180,50018
Senior Manager$151,7507
Individual Contributor$117,00084
Intern$62,9202

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
Health$151,75021
Life$137,80015
P&C$137,50088
Retirement$125,80012
Unknown$113,7508

There are 144 actuarial job postings with salary data in New Jersey on Acturhire. The median salary is $135,925, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $105,500 and $180,125. Health roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $151,750.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average actuary salary in New Jersey?

Based on 144 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in New Jersey is $135,925. The middle 50% of roles pay between $105,500 and $180,125.

Which actuarial specialty pays the most in New Jersey?

Among practice areas with sufficient data, Health actuaries in New Jersey report the highest median salary at $151,750.

How does New Jersey compare to the national actuary salary?

Acturhire's salary tool lets you compare New Jersey compensation against the national median across all practice areas and experience levels.

What experience level earns the most for actuaries in New Jersey?

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 New Jersey for a detailed breakdown.

How many actuarial jobs with salary data are in New Jersey?

Acturhire currently tracks 144 actuarial job postings with salary data in New Jersey.