How much does an actuary make in Australia?
A$102,300a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$8,525 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$6,565
- Equals
- $70,290
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Australia ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $116,900 |
| 2. United States | $97,510 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $96,000 |
| 10. Canada | $71,250 |
| 11. Australia | $70,290 |
| 12. Belgium estimate | $69,080 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $420 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ChemistA$94,850
- GeologistA$134,400
- ZoologistA$88,410
- Forestry advisorA$103,900
- Environmental protection professionalsA$81,540
- Industrial engineerA$125,500
- Civil engineerA$109,400
- Mechanical engineerA$120,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actuary make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$8,525 a month, A$102,300 a year.
Which country pays an actuary the most?
United States, with a median of $97,510 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an actuary make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $97,510 a year against $70,290 in Australia, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, an actuary or a chemist?
An actuary: A$102,300 a year against A$94,850 for a chemist, 1.1 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate