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Actuary V Salary in the United States

How much does an Actuary V make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Actuary V in the United States is $164,940 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $79.

However, an Actuary V's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $179,341
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $157,703 to $172,478
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $151,114
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View as table View as graph 25% $157,703 10% $151,114 90% $179,341 75% $172,478 $164,940 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Actuary V Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $172,478 $14,373 $3,317 $83
Average $164,940 $13,745 $3,172 $79
25th Percentile $157,703 $13,142 $3,033 $76
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Key Factors That Influence Actuary V Salaries

An Actuary V's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Actuary Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Actuary V's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Actuary III (4-7 years): $105,810
  • Actuary IV (7+ years): $140,783
  • Actuary V (7-10 years): $164,940
  • Actuarial Fellow (10-12 years): $182,437
  • Actuarial Services Manager (12+ years): $172,085
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Actuary III4-7 years$105,810
Actuary IV7+ years$140,783
Actuary V7-10 years$164,940
Actuarial Fellow10-12 years$182,437
Actuarial Services Manager12+ years$172,085
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Top Paying Cities for Actuary Vs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $208,039
  • San Francisco: $205,994
  • Oakland: $201,425

What Skills Can Increase an Actuary V's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 9.72% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Underwriting (Mentioned in 2.35% Job Postings): Underwriting services are provided by some large financial institutions, such as banks, or insurance or investment houses, whereby they guarantee payment in case of damage or financial loss and accept the financial risk for liability arising from such guarantee. An underwriting arrangement may be created in a number of situations including insurance, issue of securities in a public offering, and bank lending, among others. The person or institution that agrees to sell a minimum number of securities of the company for commission is called the underwriter. The name derives from the Lloyd's of London insurance market. Financial bankers, who would accept some of the risk on a given venture (historically a sea voyage with associated risks of shipwreck) in exchange for a premium, would literally write their names under the risk information that was written on a Lloyd's slip created for this purpose.
  • Collective Bargaining (Mentioned in 1.15% Job Postings): Collective bargaining is a process of negotiation between employers and a group of employees aimed at agreements to regulate working salaries, working conditions, benefits, and other aspects of workers' compensation and rights for workers. The interests of the employees are commonly presented by representatives of a trade union to which the employees belong. The collective agreements reached by these negotiations usually set out wage scales, working hours, training, health and safety, overtime, grievance mechanisms, and rights to participate in workplace or company affairs. The union may negotiate with a single employer (who is typically representing a company's shareholders) or may negotiate with a group of businesses, depending on the country, to reach an industry-wide agreement. A collective agreement functions as a labour contract between an employer and one or more unions. Collective bargaining consists of the process of negotiation between representatives of a union and employers (generally represented by management, or, in some countries such as Austria, Sweden and the Netherlands, by an employers' organization) in respect of the terms and conditions of employment of employees, such as wages, hours of work, working conditions, grievance procedures, and about the rights and responsibilities of trade unions. The parties often refer to the result of the negotiation as a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or as a collective employment agreement (CEA).
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 9.72%
Underwriting 2.35%
Collective Bargaining 1.15%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Actuary V's salary.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Time Management
$191,330
16%
Teamwork
$191,330
16%
Consulting
$191,330
16%
Planning
$183,083
11%
Problem Solving
$181,434
10%
Coaching
$179,785
9%
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How Education impacts an Actuary V's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Actuary Vs enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Actuary V with a Associate's Degree is between $153,474 and $162,758).

Actuary V Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Actuary V
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.8%
High School 4.8%
Associates 1.9%
Bachelors 49.5%
Masters 38.1%
Doctorate 5.7%
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Actuary V Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Actuary V's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

Actuary V Salary Growth & Career Path

For an Actuary V, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Actuarial Fellow role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $182,437 - a projected growth of 11% over your current level.

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FAQ about Actuary V

1. Where can an Actuary V earn the most?

An Actuary V's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Actuary V earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Actuary V is $208,039.

2. What is the highest pay for Actuary V?

The highest pay for Actuary V is $179,341.

3. What is the lowest pay for Actuary V?

The lowest pay for Actuary V is $151,114.

4. What are the responsibilities of Actuary V?

Utilizes statistical analysis and modeling to assess and manage risk and estimate financial outcomes. Compiles, prepares, and analyzes data to develop statistical models, probability tables, and actuarial studies and evaluate the likelihood and financial impact of various risks. Assists with product design and development by analyzing risk groups and calculating appropriate insurance rates, premium levels, and rating systems and structures. Records and tracks accruals, claims, and settlements and prepares documents for input into regulatory filings, financial budgets, forecasts, and other financial projections. Applies knowledge of mathematics, probability, statistics, principles of finance and business to calculations in life, health, social, and casualty insurance, annuities, and pensions. Requires a bachelor's degree. Requires Associate of Society of Actuaries (ASA). Typically reports to a manager. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Typically requires 10+ years of related experience.

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