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Actuary salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Actuary make in the United States?

Average base salary

$140,328
Average $140,328
Low $90,480
High $217,641

The average salary for a actuary is $140,328 per year in the United States. 3.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Actuary job openings in United States

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Actuarial Assistant
Banner Life Family of Companies3.7out of 5 stars.
Frederick, MD
$80,800 - $110,000 a year
Full-time
3 days 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
Applied Underwriters
 
$225,000per year
HealthPartners
 
$224,994per year

Highest paying cities for Actuaries near United States

  1. San Antonio, TX
    $170,095 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $151,160 per year
  3. Minneapolis, MN
    $146,763 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $142,588 per year
  5. Tampa, FL
    $137,889 per year

Where can an Actuary earn more?

Compare salaries for Actuaries in different locations
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