Actuary Salary in North Carolina
Median Salary
$146,750
Middle 50% Range
$104,200 – $191,188
P25 – P75
Job Postings
130
with salary data
Latest Data
Aug 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 130 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $245,500 | 6 |
| Director | $202,150 | 20 |
| Manager | $181,250 | 14 |
| Senior Manager | $177,800 | 12 |
| Individual Contributor | $111,500 | 63 |
| Intern | $56,160 | 11 |
Salary by Practice Area
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Retirement | $198,500 | 3 |
| P&C | $170,000 | 11 |
| Life | $155,741 | 67 |
| Health | $146,000 | 39 |
Actuary salary summary for North Carolina
Acturhire currently tracks 130 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in North Carolina. The median salary is $146,750. The middle 50% of postings fall between $104,200 to $191,188, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.
What affects actuary pay in North Carolina
Compensation in North Carolina 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, Retirement has the highest median compensation at $198,500. 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.
Relevant job postings
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Health Actuary Consulting Manager
Deloitte
$267,650Senior Manager1 day agoHealth Actuary Consulting Manager
Deloitte
$267,650Senior Manager1 day agoDirector & Actuary, Enterprise Finance & Actuarial Projects
Pacific Life
$205,800Director6 days agoAVP Actuary, Annuity Pricing
Pacific Life
$242,500Vice President20 days agoSr. Health Actuary Consultant
Mercer
$119,250Individual Contributor21 days agoPartner, Senior Health Actuary
Mercer
$265,000Vice President21 days agoPartner, Senior Health Actuary
Mercer
$265,000Vice President21 days agoSr. Lead Health Actuary Consultant
Mercer
$146,000Senior Manager21 days agoSummer 2027 Actuarial Intern (Charlotte)
Pacific Life
$57,200Intern21 days agoSr. Principal Lead Health Actuary Consultant
Mercer
$187,750Director21 days ago
Top Cities in North Carolina 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 North Carolina city salary pages before using the state median as your only benchmark.
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North Carolina city salary pages
Related actuary salary by level
- Individual Contributor actuary salaryNational level page; 63 North Carolina postings in this slice
- Director actuary salaryNational level page; 20 North Carolina postings in this slice
- Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 14 North Carolina postings in this slice
- Senior Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 12 North Carolina postings in this slice
- Intern actuary salaryNational level page; 11 North Carolina postings in this slice
Related actuary salary by specialty
- Life actuary salaryNational specialty page; 67 North Carolina postings in this slice
- Health actuary salaryNational specialty page; 39 North Carolina postings in this slice
- P&C actuary salaryNational specialty page; 11 North Carolina postings in this slice
- Retirement actuary salaryNational specialty page; 3 North Carolina postings in this slice
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Explore interactive tool →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average or median actuary salary in North Carolina?
Based on 130 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in North Carolina is $146,750. Median is often the better benchmark because senior executive roles can pull averages upward. The middle 50% of roles pay between $104,200 and $191,188.
Which actuarial specialty pays the most in North Carolina?
Among practice areas with sufficient data, Retirement actuaries in North Carolina report the highest median salary at $198,500.
How does North Carolina compare to the national actuary salary?
The median actuary salary in North Carolina is $146,750, compared to a national median of $140,000 across all Acturhire job postings.
What experience level earns the most for actuaries in North Carolina?
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 North Carolina for a detailed breakdown.
How many actuarial jobs with salary data are in North Carolina?
Acturhire currently tracks 130 actuarial job postings with salary data in North Carolina.
How much do entry-level actuaries make in North Carolina?
Entry-level actuary pay in North Carolina 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.