Actuary Salary in New Jersey

Median Salary

$137,175

Middle 50% Range

$110,938 – $180,500

P25 – P75

Job Postings

260

with salary data

Latest Data

Aug 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
(1%)
$50k–$75k
(4%)
$75k–$100k
(15%)
$100k–$125k
(21%)
$125k–$150k
(16%)
$150k–$175k
(15%)
$175k–$200k
(13%)
$200k–$250k
(10%)
$250k–$300k
(4%)
$300k+
(1%)

Based on 260 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$225,00025
Director$192,00043
Manager$180,50030
Senior Manager$146,00012
Individual Contributor$114,650145
Intern$69,6805

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
P&C$147,500136
Life$137,80031
Health$128,96452
Retirement$127,50019

Actuary salary summary for New Jersey

Acturhire currently tracks 260 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in New Jersey. The median salary is $137,175. The middle 50% of postings fall between $110,938 to $180,500, 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 $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 New Jersey for Actuary Salaries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average or median actuary salary in New Jersey?

Based on 260 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in New Jersey is $137,175. Median is often the better benchmark because senior executive roles can pull averages upward. The middle 50% of roles pay between $110,938 and $180,500.

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 $147,500.

How does New Jersey compare to the national actuary salary?

The median actuary salary in New Jersey is $137,175, compared to a national median of $140,000 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 260 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.