Actuary Salary in New Jersey
Median Salary
$135,000
Middle 50% Range
$102,842 – $179,000
P25 – P75
Job Postings
291
with salary data
Latest Data
Oct 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 291 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $225,000 | 25 |
| Director | $192,000 | 43 |
| Manager | $178,000 | 33 |
| Senior Manager | $147,500 | 15 |
| Individual Contributor | $115,000 | 159 |
| Intern | $65,520 | 16 |
Salary by Practice Area
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| P&C | $145,250 | 150 |
| Life | $127,500 | 41 |
| Health | $124,100 | 55 |
| Retirement | $124,100 | 21 |
Actuary salary summary for New Jersey
Acturhire currently tracks 291 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in New Jersey. The median salary is $135,000. The middle 50% of postings fall between $102,842 to $179,000, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.
What affects actuary pay in New Jersey
Compensation in New Jersey 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, P&C has the highest median compensation at $145,250. 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.
Relevant job postings
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Actuarial Analyst
AIG
$133,474Individual Contributor2 days agoSenior Actuary
Munich Re Automation Solutions
$214,150Senior Manager8 days agoActuarial Analyst - Life Insurance and Annuity Markets
Verisk
$90,000Individual Contributor8 days agoActuarial Associate - IR Pricing & Product Development
Corebridge Financial
$117,500Individual Contributor12 days agoMarket Risk Actuary
MetLife
$135,700Individual Contributor16 days agoCorporate Reserving Actuarial Intern - Summer 2027
Munich Re
$55,120Intern21 days agoHealth Solutions Senior Actuarial Consultant
Aon
$150,000Senior Manager23 days agoActuarial Analyst II
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
$92,523Individual Contributor24 days agoActuarial Analyst
Munich Re Specialty - North America
$91,000Individual Contributor27 days agoActuarial Intern
MetLife
$65,520Intern28 days ago
Top Cities in New Jersey 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 New Jersey city salary pages before using the state median as your only benchmark.
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Related actuary salary by level
- Individual Contributor actuary salaryNational level page; 159 New Jersey postings in this slice
- Director actuary salaryNational level page; 43 New Jersey postings in this slice
- Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 33 New Jersey postings in this slice
- Vice President actuary salaryNational level page; 25 New Jersey postings in this slice
- Intern actuary salaryNational level page; 16 New Jersey postings in this slice
Related actuary salary by specialty
- P&C actuary salaryNational specialty page; 150 New Jersey postings in this slice
- Health actuary salaryNational specialty page; 55 New Jersey postings in this slice
- Life actuary salaryNational specialty page; 41 New Jersey postings in this slice
- Retirement actuary salaryNational specialty page; 21 New Jersey postings in this slice
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Explore interactive tool →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average or median actuary salary in New Jersey?
Based on 291 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in New Jersey is $135,000. Median is often the better benchmark because senior executive roles can pull averages upward. The middle 50% of roles pay between $102,842 and $179,000.
Which actuarial specialty pays the most in New Jersey?
Among practice areas with sufficient data, P&C actuaries in New Jersey report the highest median salary at $145,250.
How does New Jersey compare to the national actuary salary?
The median actuary salary in New Jersey is $135,000, compared to a national median of $138,250 across all Acturhire job postings.
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 291 actuarial job postings with salary data in New Jersey.
How much do entry-level actuaries make in New Jersey?
Entry-level actuary pay in New Jersey 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.