SALARY GUIDE
Actuarial Salary Insights & Future Outlook
From entry‑level to top‑tier, see how your earnings can evolve over a 40‑year career.
Salary Overview
Compare salaries across experience levels and countries
Entry Level
$70,000
0‑2 years experience
Mid‑Career
$130,000
5‑10 years experience
Senior
$180,000
15+ years experience
Top 10%
$250,000
High performers
Average Salary by Country
United States$120,000
Canada$110,000
United Kingdom£80,000
AustraliaA$115,000
Germany€105,000
India₹1,500,000
40‑Year Career Salary Projection
See how your earning potential grows throughout your career
Top Paying Industries
Compare average salaries across sectors
Salary by Industry
Insurance$125,000
Consulting$130,000
Financial Services$122,000
Government & Regulatory$115,000
Healthcare & Pharma$118,000
Salary by Specialization
Explore earning potential in different areas
Pension & Retirement
$128,000
Average annual salary
Health Insurance
$124,000
Average annual salary
Property & Casualty
$122,000
Average annual salary
Enterprise Risk Management
$135,000
Average annual salary
Investment & Asset Management
$140,000
Average annual salary
Key Factors Affecting Salary
- Geographic cost‑of‑living and market demand
- Industry sector and client portfolio complexity
- Level of actuarial credentials (ASA, FSA, CERA)
- Years of experience and leadership responsibilities
- Advanced statistical or programming expertise
Certification Impact
Boost your earning potential with professional certifications
Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA)
~10% increase over non‑certified peers
Salary increase potential
Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)
~20% increase
Salary increase potential
Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA)
~12% increase
Salary increase potential
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) – supplemental
~5% increase for investment‑focused roles
Salary increase potential
Global Market Insights
Understand the worldwide salary landscape
Highest Paying
United States
Fastest Growing
China
Most Stable
United Kingdom
Job Market Outlook
The actuarial profession is projected to grow 14% through 2030, outpacing the overall job market. Demand is strongest in insurance, health care, and emerging risk‑management sectors, with increasing opportunities in data‑driven analytics and climate‑risk modeling.
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