Actuary Salary in Tennessee

Median Salary

$145,075

Middle 50% Range

$127,912 – $185,000

P25 – P75

Job Postings

42

with salary data

Latest Data

Aug 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
(10%)
$50k–$75k
$75k–$100k
(5%)
$100k–$125k
(5%)
$125k–$150k
(38%)
$150k–$175k
(12%)
$175k–$200k
(14%)
$200k–$250k
(10%)
$250k–$300k
(7%)
$300k+

Based on 42 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

SegmentMedianPostings
Senior Manager$267,6504
Manager$202,6254
Vice President$200,0004
Director$185,0005
Individual Contributor$135,00023
Intern$45,7601

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
Life$182,50013
P&C$159,7504
Health$143,15013
Retirement$45,7601

Actuary salary summary for Tennessee

Acturhire currently tracks 42 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Tennessee. The median salary is $145,075. The middle 50% of postings fall between $127,912 to $185,000, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.

What affects actuary pay in Tennessee

Compensation in Tennessee 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 $182,500. 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average or median actuary salary in Tennessee?

Based on 42 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Tennessee is $145,075. Median is often the better benchmark because senior executive roles can pull averages upward. The middle 50% of roles pay between $127,912 and $185,000.

Which actuarial specialty pays the most in Tennessee?

Among practice areas with sufficient data, Life actuaries in Tennessee report the highest median salary at $182,500.

How does Tennessee compare to the national actuary salary?

The median actuary salary in Tennessee is $145,075, compared to a national median of $140,000 across all Acturhire job postings.

What experience level earns the most for actuaries in Tennessee?

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 Tennessee for a detailed breakdown.

How many actuarial jobs with salary data are in Tennessee?

Acturhire currently tracks 42 actuarial job postings with salary data in Tennessee.

How much do entry-level actuaries make in Tennessee?

Entry-level actuary pay in Tennessee 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.