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
Based on 487 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $236,062 | 42 |
| C-Suite | $191,942 | 1 |
| Director | $188,500 | 53 |
| Senior Manager | $183,150 | 15 |
| Manager | $168,750 | 63 |
| Individual Contributor | $125,000 | 266 |
| Intern | $62,400 | 37 |
Salary by Practice Area
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| P&C | $153,247 | 232 |
| Life | $147,582 | 123 |
| Health | $127,700 | 81 |
| Retirement | $113,600 | 23 |
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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$206,000Individual Contributor1 day agoAVP, Actuary
Guy Carpenter
$120,050Vice President1 day agoSenior Staff Actuary - Medicare
EmblemHealth
$135,540Manager1 day agoAssociate Actuary/ Sr. Actuarial Analyst, Reserving
Uber
$138,000Individual Contributor2 days agoSenior Actuarial Analyst
Airam Actuarial Consulting, LLC
$90,000Individual Contributor3 days agoSupervising Actuary - Foreign Casualty
AIG
$150,500Manager3 days agoAssociate Actuary - Retail Excess Casualty
AIG
$135,000Manager3 days ago
Top Cities in New York for Actuary Salaries
City-level compensation can differ from the statewide benchmark when hiring is concentrated around insurers, consulting offices, or headquarters markets. Compare these New York city salary pages before using the state median as your only benchmark.
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Related actuary salary by level
- Individual Contributor actuary salaryNational level page; 266 New York postings in this slice
- Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 63 New York postings in this slice
- Director actuary salaryNational level page; 53 New York postings in this slice
- Vice President actuary salaryNational level page; 42 New York postings in this slice
- Intern actuary salaryNational level page; 37 New York postings in this slice
Related actuary salary by specialty
- P&C actuary salaryNational specialty page; 232 New York postings in this slice
- Life actuary salaryNational specialty page; 123 New York postings in this slice
- Health actuary salaryNational specialty page; 81 New York postings in this slice
- Retirement actuary salaryNational specialty page; 23 New York postings in this slice
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Explore interactive tool →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.