Actuary Salary in New York

Median Salary

$144,209

Middle 50% Range

$110,189 – $186,100

P25 – P75

Job Postings

397

with salary data

Latest Data

Jul 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
15 (4%)
$50k–$75k
24 (6%)
$75k–$100k
31 (8%)
$100k–$125k
76 (19%)
$125k–$150k
67 (17%)
$150k–$175k
64 (16%)
$175k–$200k
44 (11%)
$200k–$250k
48 (12%)
$250k–$300k
26 (7%)
$300k+
2 (1%)

Based on 397 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$237,50039
C-Suite$191,9421
Director$189,75046
Senior Manager$189,56013
Manager$170,00051
Unknown$160,0009
Individual Contributor$125,000209
Intern$57,20029

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
P&C$154,366186
Life$148,771111
Health$131,35060
Retirement$118,25016
Unknown$107,50024

There are 397 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 $110,189 and $186,100. P&C roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $154,366.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average actuary salary in New York?

Based on 397 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in New York is $144,209. The middle 50% of roles pay between $110,189 and $186,100.

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 $154,366.

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 397 actuarial job postings with salary data in New York.