Actuary Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Salary

$137,525

Middle 50% Range

$110,000 – $155,000

P25 – P75

Job Postings

164

with salary data

Latest Data

Aug 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
(2%)
$50k–$75k
(5%)
$75k–$100k
(13%)
$100k–$125k
(22%)
$125k–$150k
(21%)
$150k–$175k
(18%)
$175k–$200k
(8%)
$200k–$250k
(7%)
$250k–$300k
(5%)
$300k+

Based on 164 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$214,00810
Manager$170,00031
Director$155,00011
Senior Manager$147,50011
Individual Contributor$112,35088
Intern$61,1006

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
Retirement$152,2003
Life$148,32550
P&C$140,00049
Health$119,10850

Actuary salary summary for Pennsylvania

Acturhire currently tracks 164 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Pennsylvania. The median salary is $137,525. The middle 50% of postings fall between $110,000 to $155,000, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.

What affects actuary pay in Pennsylvania

Compensation in Pennsylvania 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 $152,200. 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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Top Cities in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania city salary pages before using the state median as your only benchmark.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average or median actuary salary in Pennsylvania?

Based on 164 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Pennsylvania is $137,525. Median is often the better benchmark because senior executive roles can pull averages upward. The middle 50% of roles pay between $110,000 and $155,000.

Which actuarial specialty pays the most in Pennsylvania?

Among practice areas with sufficient data, Retirement actuaries in Pennsylvania report the highest median salary at $152,200.

How does Pennsylvania compare to the national actuary salary?

The median actuary salary in Pennsylvania is $137,525, compared to a national median of $140,000 across all Acturhire job postings.

What experience level earns the most for actuaries in Pennsylvania?

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 Pennsylvania for a detailed breakdown.

How many actuarial jobs with salary data are in Pennsylvania?

Acturhire currently tracks 164 actuarial job postings with salary data in Pennsylvania.

How much do entry-level actuaries make in Pennsylvania?

Entry-level actuary pay in Pennsylvania 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.