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Director · NY$188,500
Median advertised base salary
35% above the national median
5 active roles in this market
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Career level
Vice President
$226,625
n=232
Practice area
Life
$149,887
n=1,120
State market
California
$165,000
n=411
Actuary salary by experience level
Median annual pay by seniority band, based on postings with disclosed compensation.
| Segment | Median | Typical range | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $226,625 | $189k to $265k | 232 |
| Director | $190,000 | $170k to $216k | 648 |
| Senior Manager | $183,600 | $147k to $268k | 289 |
| Manager | $162,500 | $142k to $200k | 655 |
| Individual Contributor | $119,250 | $96k to $147k | 2,782 |
| Intern | $57,200 | $49k to $67k | 254 |
Actuary salary by practice area
Median annual pay for major actuarial practice areas.
| Segment | Median | Typical range | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life | $149,887 | $120k to $190k | 1,120 |
| P&C | $141,433 | $110k to $175k | 1,566 |
| Health | $136,530 | $110k to $180k | 1,735 |
| Retirement | $135,000 | $100k to $182k | 168 |
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Actuary salary by state
Highest median state-level salary benchmarks with available posting data.
| Segment | Median | Typical range | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $165,000 | $118k to $191k | 411 |
| Oregon | $162,125 | $102k to $192k | 88 |
| Nebraska | $160,900 | $135k to $193k | 30 |
| Texas | $149,150 | $111k to $188k | 237 |
| Florida | $149,150 | $110k to $194k | 102 |
| Washington | $148,590 | $112k to $173k | 89 |
| Ohio | $148,000 | $118k to $190k | 207 |
| North Carolina | $146,750 | $104k to $191k | 130 |
Actuary salary by city
Top city salary benchmarks by median pay in the current salary dataset.
| Segment | Median | Typical range | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Beach | $186,300 | $182k to $221k | 88 |
| Portland | $162,125 | $113k to $192k | 64 |
| Columbus | $154,000 | $122k to $191k | 160 |
| Charlotte | $149,150 | $105k to $202k | 90 |
| San Francisco | $149,150 | $115k to $190k | 67 |
| Philadelphia | $149,150 | $118k to $187k | 64 |
| Seattle | $148,590 | $115k to $173k | 78 |
| New York | $147,500 | $112k to $186k | 415 |
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How Acturhire calculates salary benchmarks
Acturhire salary benchmarks are based on real actuarial job postings that disclose compensation. Salary ranges are annualized where possible, grouped by posting attributes, and summarized with medians and percentile ranges to reduce the effect of outliers.
Samples include only postings with usable salary data. Segment tables exclude unknown categories and groups with fewer than 20 observations. Posting counts are shown so you can judge confidence before comparing practice areas, locations, credentials, work styles, or seniority bands.
These figures describe advertised annual base salary, not accepted offers, bonuses, equity, pensions, or other benefits. A posting can remain in the historical dataset after the role closes.
Actuary salary FAQ
How much do actuaries make?
Based on 4,951 actuarial job postings with salary data on Acturhire, the median actuary salary is $140,000, with a typical range of $106k to $180k.
What affects actuary salary the most?
Actuary salary is most affected by seniority, credential requirements, practice area, location, company type, work arrangement, and the technical scope of the role.
Which actuarial practice areas pay the most?
Pay varies by current posting mix, but practice-area comparisons are available on this page for P&C, Life, Health, Retirement, and other actuarial segments with salary data.
How current is Acturhire salary data?
Acturhire salary benchmarks are refreshed from live and recently collected actuarial job posting data, with the latest available data month shown on this page.