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
Based on 260 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $225,000 | 25 |
| Director | $192,000 | 43 |
| Manager | $180,500 | 30 |
| Senior Manager | $146,000 | 12 |
| Individual Contributor | $114,650 | 145 |
| Intern | $69,680 | 5 |
Salary by Practice Area
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| P&C | $147,500 | 136 |
| Life | $137,800 | 31 |
| Health | $128,964 | 52 |
| Retirement | $127,500 | 19 |
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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VP, Reinsurance Actuary
Guy Carpenter
$162,550Vice President1 day agoHealth Actuary Consulting Manager
Deloitte
$267,650Director1 day agoAssociate Actuary – Casualty Specialty Markets
AIG
$135,000Manager1 day agoActuarial Analyst II (Stop Loss)
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
$92,523Individual Contributor5 days agoActuarial Analyst (Hybrid)
NFP, an Aon company
$82,500Individual Contributor12 days agoActuarial Intern - EB Consulting
Milliman
$69,680Intern15 days agoMarket Risk Actuary
MetLife
$135,700Individual Contributor18 days agoSenior Actuarial Associate
MetLife
$113,600Individual Contributor18 days agoAssociate Director & Actuary, Life Insurance
Corebridge Financial
$175,000Director20 days agoActuarial Analyst
Everest
$127,870Individual Contributor20 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; 145 New Jersey postings in this slice
- Director actuary salaryNational level page; 43 New Jersey postings in this slice
- Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 30 New Jersey postings in this slice
- Vice President actuary salaryNational level page; 25 New Jersey postings in this slice
- Senior Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 12 New Jersey postings in this slice
Related actuary salary by specialty
- P&C actuary salaryNational specialty page; 136 New Jersey postings in this slice
- Health actuary salaryNational specialty page; 52 New Jersey postings in this slice
- Life actuary salaryNational specialty page; 31 New Jersey postings in this slice
- Retirement actuary salaryNational specialty page; 19 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 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.