Actuary Salary in South Dakota

Median Salary

$52,460

Middle 50% Range

$12,521 – $90,228

P25 – P75

Job Postings

6

with salary data

Latest Data

Sep 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
(50%)
$50k–$75k
(17%)
$75k–$100k
—
$100k–$125k
(17%)
$125k–$150k
—
$150k–$175k
—
$175k–$200k
(17%)
$200k–$250k
—
$250k–$300k
—
$300k+
—

Based on 6 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

SegmentMedianPostings
Individual Contributor$55,0003
Intern$49,9201

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
Health$101,9701
Life$49,9201
P&C$551

Actuary salary summary for South Dakota

Acturhire currently tracks 6 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in South Dakota. The median salary is $52,460. The middle 50% of postings fall between $12,521 to $90,228, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.

What affects actuary pay in South Dakota

Compensation in South Dakota 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, Unknown has the highest median compensation at $55,000. 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

Open a role to review the full requirements and compensation details.

Related Salary Data

Filter by practice area, experience level, and more for South Dakota roles.

Explore interactive tool →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average or median actuary salary in South Dakota?

Based on 6 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in South Dakota is $52,460. Median is often the better benchmark because senior executive roles can pull averages upward. The middle 50% of roles pay between $12,521 and $90,228.

Which actuarial specialty pays the most in South Dakota?

Among practice areas with sufficient data, Unknown actuaries in South Dakota report the highest median salary at $55,000.

How does South Dakota compare to the national actuary salary?

The median actuary salary in South Dakota is $52,460, compared to a national median of $138,250 across all Acturhire job postings.

What experience level earns the most for actuaries in South Dakota?

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 South Dakota for a detailed breakdown.

How many actuarial jobs with salary data are in South Dakota?

Acturhire currently tracks 6 actuarial job postings with salary data in South Dakota.

How much do entry-level actuaries make in South Dakota?

Entry-level actuary pay in South Dakota 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.