Actuary Salary in New York

Median Salary

$144,209

Middle 50% Range

$111,400 – $182,500

P25 – P75

Job Postings

253

with salary data

Latest Data

Apr 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
5 (2%)
$50k–$75k
17 (7%)
$75k–$100k
20 (8%)
$100k–$125k
48 (19%)
$125k–$150k
47 (19%)
$150k–$175k
37 (15%)
$175k–$200k
33 (13%)
$200k–$250k
28 (11%)
$250k–$300k
17 (7%)
$300k+
1 (0%)

Based on 253 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$247,50025
Director$189,75028
Senior Manager$189,5605
Manager$165,50039
Unknown$158,3008
Individual Contributor$127,386124
Intern$62,92024

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
P&C$156,539111
Life$146,41080
Health$137,50033
Unknown$119,11016
Retirement$117,50013

There are 253 actuarial job postings with salary data in New York on Acturhire. The median salary is $144,209, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $111,400 and $182,500. P&C roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $156,539.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average actuary salary in New York?

Based on 253 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in New York is $144,209. The middle 50% of roles pay between $111,400 and $182,500.

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 $156,539.

How does New York compare to the national actuary salary?

Acturhire's salary tool lets you compare New York compensation against the national median across all practice areas and experience levels.

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 253 actuarial job postings with salary data in New York.