Actuary Salary in Washington
Median Salary
$146,000
Middle 50% Range
$111,438 – $173,075
P25 – P75
Job Postings
108
with salary data
Latest Data
Oct 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 108 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $236,250 | 4 |
| Director | $187,750 | 7 |
| Manager | $170,202 | 20 |
| Senior Manager | $163,900 | 11 |
| Individual Contributor | $124,500 | 58 |
| Intern | $58,240 | 5 |
Salary by Practice Area
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Retirement | $237,500 | 1 |
| Life | $149,150 | 9 |
| Health | $147,295 | 68 |
| P&C | $135,000 | 26 |
Actuary salary summary for Washington
Acturhire currently tracks 108 actuarial job postings with disclosed salary data in Washington. The median salary is $146,000. The middle 50% of postings fall between $111,438 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 $149,150. 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
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Senior Health Actuary
Marsh
$265,000Manager7 days agoSr. Principal Lead Health Actuary Consultant
Marsh
$210,050Director7 days agoPrincipal Lead Health Actuary Consultant
Marsh
$163,900Senior Manager7 days agoActuary
PEMCO
$172,050Senior Manager9 days agoAssociate Actuary – Value Based Payments (Seattle Health)
Milliman
$148,590Senior Manager10 days agoAssociate Actuary - Seattle Health
Milliman
$148,590Individual Contributor10 days agoActuarial Analyst - Seattle Health
Milliman
$108,165Individual Contributor16 days agoActuarial Analyst Intern (Seattle Health) – Summer 2027
Milliman
$71,76022 days agoLead Actuarial Analyst, MA Risk Adjustment
Strive Health Services LLC
$111,500Senior Manager23 days agoActuarial Internship
Cambia Health Solutions
$58,24023 days ago
Top Cities in Washington 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 Washington city salary pages before using the state median as your only benchmark.
Related Salary Data
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Related actuary salary by level
- Individual Contributor actuary salaryNational level page; 58 Washington postings in this slice
- Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 20 Washington postings in this slice
- Senior Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 11 Washington postings in this slice
- Director actuary salaryNational level page; 7 Washington postings in this slice
- Intern actuary salaryNational level page; 5 Washington postings in this slice
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Explore interactive tool →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average or median actuary salary in Washington?
Based on 108 actuarial job postings on Acturhire, the median actuary salary in Washington is $146,000. Median is often the better benchmark because senior executive roles can pull averages upward. The middle 50% of roles pay between $111,438 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 $149,150.
How does Washington compare to the national actuary salary?
The median actuary salary in Washington is $146,000, compared to a national median of $138,250 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 108 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.