Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does an Actuary make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$152,614 / yrTotal Pay
$112,459 / yrBase Pay
$40,155 / yrAdditional Pay

$152,614

 / yr
$98K$242K
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Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Actuary is $152,614 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $112,459 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $40,155 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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$152,614 /yr
Actuary
$180,369 /yr
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$142,624 /yr
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Top Paying Companies

For an Actuary in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Actuary in United States. Employers include PARIS Re Latin America, John Hancock and Aegis (Missouri).

1
PARIS Re Latin America
$215,113/yr
3
Aegis (Missouri)
$198,651/yr
9
SCOR
$189,462/yr

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Top Paying Industries

For an Actuary in United States

The top 5 paying industries for an Actuary in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $215,113, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $198,651, Healthcare with a median total pay of $181,733, Insurance with a median total pay of $177,656, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $165,965.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$215,113

    18% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$198,651

    11% Higher than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$181,733

    3% Higher than other industries

  • InsuranceInsurance$177,656

    1% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$165,965

    6% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

The top paying company in Information Technology for Actuary is PARIS Re Latin America.

PARIS Re Latin AmericaPARIS Re Latin America$215,113/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Finance & Accounting?

Jobs in finance and accounting are expected to see continued demand, with employment growth linked to the health of the broader economy. These jobs will continue to offer above average pay but usually require higher education or certification to enter the field. While automation will replace many common tasks, it is not expected to reduce the need for these employees; it will instead allow them to focus on core soft skills like advising clients and analyzing trends.

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Actuarial Student

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$60,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Actuarial Consultant

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$125,000

/yr

$120K | $5K

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Consulting Actuary

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$121,000

/yr

$103K | $18K

Submitted 2 days ago

7-9 years
2 days ago
Actuarial

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$120,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago
Actuarial

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$160,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago
Consulting Actuary

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$180,000

/yr

$150K | $30K

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Actuary

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Actuary

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$150,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

10-14 years
3 days ago
Actuary

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$110,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

10-14 years
3 days ago

Actuary pay FAQ

The national average salary for an Actuary is $112,459 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Actuary salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1440 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Actuary employees.

The highest salary for an Actuary in United States is $168,795 per year.

The lowest salary for an Actuary in United States is $74,925 per year.

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