Senior Actuarial Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Senior Actuarial Assistant make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Actuarial Assistant in the United States is $80,151 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, a Senior Actuarial Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,329
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,913 to $88,096
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,322
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Senior Actuarial Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $88,096 $7,341 $1,694 $42
Average $80,151 $6,679 $1,541 $39
25th Percentile $72,913 $6,076 $1,402 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Senior Actuarial Assistant Salaries

A Senior Actuarial Assistant'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 Senior Actuarial Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Actuarial Assistant'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $79,567
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $88,693
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,161
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,636
  • Expert (over 8 years): $162,392
Levels Salary
Senior Ac... Level Senior Actuarial Assistant$79,567
Actuary I... Level Senior Actuarial Assistant$88,693
Actuary I... Level Senior Actuarial Assistant$104,161
Actuary I... Level Senior Actuarial Assistant$138,636
Actuary V... Level Senior Actuarial Assistant$162,392
$79,567 0 yr
$88,693 < 2 yrs
$104,161 2-4 yrs
$138,636 5-8 yrs
$162,392 > 8 yrs
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How Do Senior Actuarial Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Senior Actuarial Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $88,744.
  • California: $88,407.
  • Massachusetts: $87,229.

Top Paying Cities for Senior Actuarial Assistants

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: $101,095
  • San Francisco: $99,988
  • Oakland: $97,881

What Skills Can Increase a Senior Actuarial Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 9.91% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 2.2% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
  • Collective Bargaining (Mentioned in 1.06% 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 9.91%
Economics 2.2%
Collective Bargaining 1.06%
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 a Senior Actuarial Assistant's salary.
  • SAS/SQL: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
SAS/SQL
$85,762
7%
Time Management
$84,960
6%
Coaching
$84,960
6%
Communication Skills
$82,556
3%
Reinsurance
$82,556
3%
Products and Services
$82,556
3%
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Senior Actuarial Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Senior Actuarial Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Senior Actuarial Assistant positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Senior Actuarial Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Senior Actuarial Assistant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$112,212$54.040%
Pharmaceuticals$104,197$50.030%
Software & Networking$100,189$48.025%
Aerospace & Defense$92,174$44.015%
Energy & Utilities$88,166$42.010%

How Education impacts a Senior Actuarial Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Senior Actuarial Assistants 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 a Senior Actuarial Assistant with a Associate's Degree is between $75,555 and $80,541).

Senior Actuarial Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Senior Actuarial Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 8.9%
Associates 3.9%
Bachelors 64.0%
Masters 20.5%
Doctorate 2.1%
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Senior Actuarial Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Actuarial Assistant'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Senior Actuarial Assistant

Salaries for a Senior Actuarial Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $74,510 in 2023 to around $73,597 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Actuarial Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Senior Actuarial Assistant Over Time

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$74,510
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$74,575
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FAQ about Senior Actuarial Assistant

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Senior Actuarial Assistant?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Senior Actuarial Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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