How much does an actuary make in Madison?
$135,300a year
Median yearly pay for actuarys in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $65.06 an hour or $11,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.06
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,140Median: $135,300Highest 10%: $216,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,140 | $39.01 | |
| 25th | $102,800 | $49.42 | |
| Median | $135,300 | $65.06 | |
| 75th | $172,200 | $82.77 | |
| 90th | $216,500 | $104.10 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for actuarys.
| Milwaukee, WI | $132,000 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $126,000 |
| Green Bay, WI | $99,710 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Database Architect | $155,200 |
| Computer Network Architect | $135,500 |
| Software Developer | $130,600 |
| Statistician | $107,900 |
| Database Administrator | $105,700 |
| Information Security Analyst | $104,100 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,600 |
| Computer Occupation | $97,950 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $97,840 |
| Computer Programmer | $97,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actuary make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $65.06 ($135,300 a year).
Do actuarys make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $135,300 against $130,000 nationally, 4% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $131,600, so Madison pays 3% more.
Where does Madison rank for actuary pay?
13 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does an actuary make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $216,500 or more.
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.