Actuary Salary in North Carolina
Median Salary
$145,000
Middle 50% Range
$101,937 – $191,250
P25 – P75
Job Postings
149
with salary data
Latest Data
Oct 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 149 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $260,000 | 9 |
| Director | $204,890 | 21 |
| Senior Manager | $177,800 | 12 |
| Manager | $152,500 | 18 |
| Individual Contributor | $111,500 | 72 |
| Intern | $56,160 | 13 |
Salary by Practice Area
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Life | $158,597 | 74 |
| P&C | $157,415 | 16 |
| Retirement | $150,218 | 4 |
| Health | $129,500 | 44 |
Actuary salary summary for North Carolina
Acturhire currently tracks 149 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in North Carolina. The median salary is $145,000. The middle 50% of postings fall between $101,937 to $191,250, 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, Life has the highest median compensation at $158,597. 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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Financial & Actuarial Risk Officer
TIAA
$211,500Individual Contributor7 days agoAVP, Actuary (Focus: Management Liability)
IAT Insurance Group
$204,890Director9 days agoActuarial Analyst - P&C focus
State of North Carolina
$66,050Individual Contributor12 days agoActuarial Intern
Scor
$55,120Intern13 days agoActuarial Associate
Alliance Health
$90,346Individual Contributor16 days agoActuarial Associate (Full-time Remote, North Carolina Based)
Alliance Health
$79,161Individual Contributor22 days ago2027 Early Talent Internship: Actuarial Services
TIAA
$54,080Intern23 days agoHealth Solutions Financial Manager or Actuarial Consultant
Aon
$100,000Manager23 days agoHealth Solutions Financial Manager or Actuarial Consultant
Aon
$100,000Manager23 days agoLead Actuarial Analyst, MA Risk Adjustment
Strive Health Services LLC
$111,500Individual Contributor24 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; 72 North Carolina postings in this slice
- Director actuary salaryNational level page; 21 North Carolina postings in this slice
- Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 18 North Carolina postings in this slice
- Intern actuary salaryNational level page; 13 North Carolina postings in this slice
- Senior Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 12 North Carolina postings in this slice
Related actuary salary by specialty
- Life actuary salaryNational specialty page; 74 North Carolina postings in this slice
- Health actuary salaryNational specialty page; 44 North Carolina postings in this slice
- P&C actuary salaryNational specialty page; 16 North Carolina postings in this slice
- Retirement actuary salaryNational specialty page; 4 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 149 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in North Carolina is $145,000. Median is often the better benchmark because senior executive roles can pull averages upward. The middle 50% of roles pay between $101,937 and $191,250.
Which actuarial specialty pays the most in North Carolina?
Among practice areas with sufficient data, Life actuaries in North Carolina report the highest median salary at $158,597.
How does North Carolina compare to the national actuary salary?
The median actuary salary in North Carolina is $145,000, compared to a national median of $138,250 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 149 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.