Actuary Salary in New York

Median Salary

$142,500

Middle 50% Range

$110,000 – $187,500

P25 – P75

Job Postings

321

with salary data

Latest Data

May 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
12 (4%)
$50k–$75k
23 (7%)
$75k–$100k
25 (8%)
$100k–$125k
57 (18%)
$125k–$150k
57 (18%)
$150k–$175k
47 (15%)
$175k–$200k
41 (13%)
$200k–$250k
39 (12%)
$250k–$300k
19 (6%)
$300k+
1 (0%)

Based on 321 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$236,12531
Senior Manager$203,7508
Director$189,00036
Manager$170,00045
Unknown$158,3008
Individual Contributor$127,193164
Intern$57,20029

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
P&C$154,964151
Life$146,97695
Health$135,00040
Retirement$118,25016
Unknown$110,00019

There are 321 actuarial job postings with salary data in New York on Acturhire. The median salary is $142,500, with the middle 50% of roles paying between $110,000 and $187,500. P&C roles command the highest median compensation in this market at $154,964.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average actuary salary in New York?

Based on 321 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in New York is $142,500. The middle 50% of roles pay between $110,000 and $187,500.

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 $154,964.

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 321 actuarial job postings with salary data in New York.