Actuary Salary in New York

Median Salary

$143,354

Middle 50% Range

$110,000 – $185,562

P25 – P75

Job Postings

306

with salary data

Latest Data

May 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
9 (3%)
$50k–$75k
22 (7%)
$75k–$100k
25 (8%)
$100k–$125k
55 (18%)
$125k–$150k
54 (18%)
$150k–$175k
46 (15%)
$175k–$200k
40 (13%)
$200k–$250k
37 (12%)
$250k–$300k
17 (6%)
$300k+
1 (0%)

Based on 306 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$236,12529
Senior Manager$192,5007
Director$189,00034
Manager$168,75043
Unknown$158,3008
Individual Contributor$127,193158
Intern$60,32027

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
P&C$156,199141
Life$146,56393
Health$135,00039
Unknown$128,22017
Retirement$118,25016

There are 306 actuarial job postings with salary data in New York on Acturhire. The median salary is $143,354, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $110,000 and $185,562. P&C roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $156,199.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average actuary salary in New York?

Based on 306 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in New York is $143,354. The middle 50% of roles pay between $110,000 and $185,562.

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 $156,199.

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 306 actuarial job postings with salary data in New York.