Science & Engineering
Actuary Salary
Uses statistics and probability to assess and price financial risk.
Low
$72,000
Average
$113,000
High
$165,000
What this role does
- Build models to price insurance and financial risk
- Analyze data trends
- Pass a series of professional actuarial exams
- Present risk assessments to leadership
Education & path in
Bachelor's in math, statistics, or actuarial science, plus professional exams (SOA/CAS)
Experience level: Entry-level while completing exams; fully credentialed actuaries earn significantly more
Where it pays best
States that typically pay above the national average for this role: Connecticut, New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey. Actual pay depends heavily on metro area, employer size, and cost of living.
Job outlook
Faster than average
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Figures are editorial estimates as of Jul 1, 2026, not official government statistics. For official data, see the Bureau of Labor Statistics.