The salary statistics and trend of actuaries in the industry of insurance carriers 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 | $63,870 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $76,570 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $101,710 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $138,760 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $178,720 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for actuaries in the industry of insurance carriers. 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 $178,720. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $101,710. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent actuaries is $63,870.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of actuaries in the industry of Insurance Carriers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $101,710 | 2.47% | 8.89% |
| 2016 | $99,200 | 3.90% | - |
| 2015 | $95,330 | -0.15% | - |
| 2014 | $95,470 | 1.82% | - |
| 2013 | $93,730 | 1.13% | - |
| 2012 | $92,670 | - | - |
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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