Actuary Salary in New York

Median Salary

$139,500

Middle 50% Range

$110,000 – $180,000

P25 – P75

Job Postings

487

with salary data

Latest Data

Aug 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
(3%)
$50k–$75k
(7%)
$75k–$100k
(9%)
$100k–$125k
(19%)
$125k–$150k
(18%)
$150k–$175k
(16%)
$175k–$200k
(10%)
$200k–$250k
(11%)
$250k–$300k
(6%)
$300k+
(0%)

Based on 487 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$236,06242
C-Suite$191,9421
Director$188,50053
Senior Manager$183,15015
Manager$168,75063
Individual Contributor$125,000266
Intern$62,40037

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
P&C$153,247232
Life$147,582123
Health$127,70081
Retirement$113,60023

Actuary salary summary for New York

Acturhire currently tracks 487 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in New York. The median salary is $139,500. The middle 50% of postings fall between $110,000 to $180,000, 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 $153,247. 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 York for Actuary Salaries

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on 487 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in New York is $139,500. Median is often the better benchmark because senior executive roles can pull averages upward. The middle 50% of roles pay between $110,000 and $180,000.

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 $153,247.

How does New York compare to the national actuary salary?

The median actuary salary in New York is $139,500, compared to a national median of $140,000 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 487 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.