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Actuary salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Actuary make in the United States?

Average base salary

$140,038
Average $140,038
Low $90,274
High $217,234

The average salary for a actuary is $140,038 per year in the United States. 3.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Actuary job openings in United States

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Senior Analyst; Part D Actuari...
CVS Health3.2out of 5 stars.
Tallahassee, FL
$72,100 - $144,200 a year
Full-time
10 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Actuary in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
LIBERTY Dental Plan
 
$281,250per year
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Funeral Directors Life
 
$262,500per year
Dahl Consulting
 
$262,500per year
Viola
 
$225,000per year
HealthPartners
 
$224,994per year
MERCOR
 
$218,400per year

Highest paying cities for Actuaries near United States

  1. San Antonio, TX
    $170,145 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $150,046 per year
  3. Minneapolis, MN
    $144,299 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $141,963 per year
  5. Tampa, FL
    $138,590 per year

Where can an Actuary earn more?

Compare salaries for Actuaries in different locations
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