Actuary Salary in New York
Median Salary
$137,500
Middle 50% Range
$103,275 – $179,450
P25 – P75
Job Postings
575
with salary data
Latest Data
Oct 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 575 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $236,000 | 47 |
| C-Suite | $191,942 | 1 |
| Director | $188,125 | 66 |
| Senior Manager | $172,500 | 19 |
| Manager | $165,500 | 67 |
| Individual Contributor | $125,000 | 299 |
| Intern | $62,400 | 61 |
Salary by Practice Area
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| P&C | $149,594 | 278 |
| Life | $146,859 | 136 |
| Health | $126,415 | 101 |
| Retirement | $115,550 | 28 |
Actuary salary summary for New York
Acturhire currently tracks 575 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in New York. The median salary is $137,500. The middle 50% of postings fall between $103,275 to $179,450, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.
What affects actuary pay in New York
Compensation in New York 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 $149,594. 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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Senior Pricing Actuary
Zurich North America
$174,750Individual Contributor3 days agoSenior Actuary, Outcomes
Maven Clinic
$159,500Individual Contributor3 days agoHead of Pricing Americas
MS Reinsurance
$345,000Vice President6 days agoReinsurance Actuarial Sr. Analyst/Associate Director
Aon
$130,000Director6 days agoVP, Reinsurance Actuary
Marsh
$162,550Vice President6 days agoHead of Casualty Pricing North America Reinsurance
AXA XL
$221,850Director7 days agoActuarial Analyst
EmblemHealth
$82,180Individual Contributor7 days agoSenior Actuarial Analyst, North America Property Pricing
AXA XL
$98,3007 days agoProperty Actuarial Analyst
EPIC Brokers
$175,000Individual Contributor7 days agoDirector, Actuary
Arch Capital Group
$183,850Director7 days ago
Top Cities in New York 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 York 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; 299 New York postings in this slice
- Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 67 New York postings in this slice
- Director actuary salaryNational level page; 66 New York postings in this slice
- Intern actuary salaryNational level page; 61 New York postings in this slice
- Vice President actuary salaryNational level page; 47 New York postings in this slice
Related actuary salary by specialty
- P&C actuary salaryNational specialty page; 278 New York postings in this slice
- Life actuary salaryNational specialty page; 136 New York postings in this slice
- Health actuary salaryNational specialty page; 101 New York postings in this slice
- Retirement actuary salaryNational specialty page; 28 New York postings in this slice
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Explore interactive tool →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average or median actuary salary in New York?
Based on 575 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in New York is $137,500. Median is often the better benchmark because senior executive roles can pull averages upward. The middle 50% of roles pay between $103,275 and $179,450.
Which actuarial specialty pays the most in New York?
Among practice areas with sufficient data, P&C actuaries in New York report the highest median salary at $149,594.
How does New York compare to the national actuary salary?
The median actuary salary in New York is $137,500, compared to a national median of $138,250 across all Acturhire job postings.
What experience level earns the most for actuaries in New York?
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 York for a detailed breakdown.
How many actuarial jobs with salary data are in New York?
Acturhire currently tracks 575 actuarial job postings with salary data in New York.
How much do entry-level actuaries make in New York?
Entry-level actuary pay in New York 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.