Finance & Business

Actuary Salary by Country

Covered in 2 countries, with United States leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered
2
Highest median (USD)
US$130,000
United States
Category
Finance & Business

Actuary salary coverage is still thin across countries

Actuary is covered in 2 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, the United States leads near US$130,000 (US$130,000 local) while the United Kingdom sits near US$85,950 (£64,200 local) — about 1.5×.

Actuaries use statistics to measure and price financial risk, especially in insurance. Common screening skills include Statistics, Modeling, Probability, and Excel.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life.

After United States, United Kingdom is next on the USD ranking at about US$85,950. Related finance & business titles include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, and Investment Banker. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Actuary pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into United States.

Skills commonly listed: Statistics, Modeling, Probability, Excel, and Reporting. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Actuary list is telling you

United States leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at US$130,000 (US$130,000). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the United States actuary page before treating the rank as a plan.

Actuary salary by country

CountryPer year
United States flagUnited StatesUS$130,000
United Kingdom flagUnited KingdomUS$85,950

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

StatisticsModelingProbabilityExcelReporting

Actuary salary pages

Observed city pages first, then national pages in major markets.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an actuary make?
It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: US$130,000 in the United States; £64,200 in the United Kingdom.
Which country pays actuarys the most?
Of 2 covered countries, United States leads on an FX-adjusted view at about US$130,000 per year (US$130,000).
Which country pays actuarys the least?
Among covered countries, United Kingdom is on the lower end at about £64,200 per year (local currency).
What skills do actuarys need?
Common skills include Statistics, Modeling, Probability, Excel, and Reporting. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other finance & business jobs are similar?
Related roles include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, and Investment Banker. Compare pay on each job page.