The salary statistics and trend of actuaries in the industry of insurance carriers and related activities are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare actuaries salaries in different industries within the finance and insurance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $62,890 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $76,830 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $102,600 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $141,610 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $184,850 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for actuaries in the industry of insurance carriers and related activities. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) actuaries is $184,850. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $102,600. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent actuaries is $62,890.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of actuaries in the industry of Insurance Carriers and Related Activities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $102,600 | 1.61% | 7.59% |
| 2016 | $100,950 | 3.29% | - |
| 2015 | $97,630 | -0.53% | - |
| 2014 | $98,150 | 2.52% | - |
| 2013 | $95,680 | 0.91% | - |
| 2012 | $94,810 | - | - |
The average salaries of actuaries in 15 industries within the finance and insurance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of actuaries in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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