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
Based on 89 job postings with salary data.
Salary by Experience Level
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $236,250 | 4 |
| Senior Manager | $228,096 | 6 |
| Director | $180,412 | 6 |
| Manager | $160,859 | 18 |
| Individual Contributor | $124,500 | 51 |
| Intern | $62,400 | 3 |
Salary by Practice Area
| Segment | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Retirement | $237,500 | 1 |
| Life | $188,542 | 7 |
| Health | $148,590 | 54 |
| P&C | $135,000 | 24 |
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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VP, Reinsurance Actuary
Guy Carpenter
$162,550Vice President1 day agoHealth Actuary Consulting Manager
Deloitte
$267,650Senior Manager1 day agoAssociate Actuary/ Sr. Actuarial Analyst, Reserving
Uber
$124,500Individual Contributor5 days agoAssociate Actuary
Milliman
$154,390Manager12 days agoActuary
PEMCO
$164,471Individual Contributor13 days agoMedicaid Actuarial Manager
Deloitte
$220,250Manager18 days agoConsulting Actuary
Milliman
$179,775Individual Contributor18 days agoOliver Wyman Actuarial - Internship - Summer 2027
Oliver Wyman
$1,475Intern21 days agoPartner, Senior Health Actuary
Mercer
$265,000Director21 days agoSr. Health Actuary Consultant
Mercer
$119,250Individual Contributor21 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.
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Related actuary salary by level
- Individual Contributor actuary salaryNational level page; 51 Washington postings in this slice
- Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 18 Washington postings in this slice
- Director actuary salaryNational level page; 6 Washington postings in this slice
- Senior Manager actuary salaryNational level page; 6 Washington postings in this slice
- Vice President actuary salaryNational level page; 4 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 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.