How much does an actuary make in California?
$130,500a year
Median yearly pay for actuarys in California. That is $62.75 an hour or $10,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.75
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 1,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,510Median: $130,500Highest 10%: $219,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,510 | $40.15 | |
| 25th | $101,600 | $48.85 | |
| Median | $130,500 | $62.75 | |
| 75th | $188,400 | $90.57 | |
| 90th | $219,500 | $105.52 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $175,300 |
| San Jose, CA | $131,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $128,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $124,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $116,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $107,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for actuarys.
| 10. Florida | $132,100 |
| 11. Virginia | $131,900 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $131,600 |
| 13. California | $130,500 |
| 14. Oregon | $130,400 |
| 15. Missouri | $129,200 |
| 16. North Carolina | $128,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actuary make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $62.75 ($130,500 a year).
Do actuarys make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $130,500 against $130,000 nationally, 0% more.
Where does California rank for actuary pay?
California ranks 13 of 36 states.
Which city in California pays actuarys the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $175,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.