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Actuary salary in United States

How much does an Actuary make in the United States?

Average base salary

$141,197
Average $141,197
Low $91,589
High $217,676

The average salary for a actuary is $141,197 per year in the United States. 4.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 14, 2026).

Actuary job openings in United States

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Property Casualty Insurance Ac...
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania3.6out of 5 stars.
Harrisburg, PA
$102,788 - $156,167 a year
Full-time
4 weeks 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
Baker Tilly Canada
 
$254,090per year
HealthJoy
 
$245,000per year
BerryDunn
 
$237,500per year

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Highest paying cities for Actuaries near United States

  1. San Antonio, TX
    $164,672 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $147,933 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $146,011 per year
  4. Minneapolis, MN
    $145,868 per year
  5. Phoenix, AZ
    $140,286 per year

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