Actuary salary in United States

The average salary for an Actuary is $141,020 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 4.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 17, 2026.

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Actuary salaries typically range between a low of $91,952 and a high of $216,272 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Actuary include San Antonio, TX at $164,386 per year, Chicago, IL at $149,450 per year, and New York, NY at $145,359 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Actuary include LIBERTY Dental Plan ($281,250 per year) and Funeral Directors Life ($262,500 per year).