Actuary Salary in Washington

Median Salary

$148,590

Middle 50% Range

$111,500 – $173,075

P25 – P75

Job Postings

89

with salary data

Latest Data

Aug 2026

Salary Distribution

Under $50k
(2%)
$50k–$75k
(6%)
$75k–$100k
(8%)
$100k–$125k
(27%)
$125k–$150k
(16%)
$150k–$175k
(19%)
$175k–$200k
(8%)
$200k–$250k
(8%)
$250k–$300k
(7%)
$300k+

Based on 89 job postings with salary data.

Salary by Experience Level

SegmentMedianPostings
Vice President$236,2504
Senior Manager$228,0966
Director$180,4126
Manager$160,85918
Individual Contributor$124,50051
Intern$62,4003

Salary by Practice Area

SegmentMedianPostings
Retirement$237,5001
Life$188,5427
Health$148,59054
P&C$135,00024

Actuary salary summary for Washington

Acturhire currently tracks 89 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Washington. The median salary is $148,590. The middle 50% of postings fall between $111,500 to $173,075, which is often a more useful planning range than a single average.

What affects actuary pay in Washington

Compensation in Washington 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 $188,542. 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 Washington for Actuary Salaries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average or median actuary salary in Washington?

Based on 89 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Washington is $148,590. Median is often the better benchmark because senior executive roles can pull averages upward. The middle 50% of roles pay between $111,500 and $173,075.

Which actuarial specialty pays the most in Washington?

Among practice areas with sufficient data, Life actuaries in Washington report the highest median salary at $188,542.

How does Washington compare to the national actuary salary?

The median actuary salary in Washington is $148,590, compared to a national median of $140,000 across all Acturhire job postings.

What experience level earns the most for actuaries in Washington?

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 Washington for a detailed breakdown.

How many actuarial jobs with salary data are in Washington?

Acturhire currently tracks 89 actuarial job postings with salary data in Washington.

How much do entry-level actuaries make in Washington?

Entry-level actuary pay in Washington 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.