How much does an actuary make in New York?
$156,500a year
Median yearly pay for actuarys in New York. That is $75.23 an hour or $13,040 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.23
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 2,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,250Median: $156,500Highest 10%: $277,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,250 | $39.54 | |
| 25th | $106,100 | $51.03 | |
| Median | $156,500 | $75.23 | |
| 75th | $211,300 | $101.60 | |
| 90th | $277,800 | $133.56 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $161,500 |
| Rochester, NY | $130,200 |
| Buffalo, NY | $110,200 |
| Syracuse, NY | $101,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for actuarys.
| 1. Connecticut | $166,800 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $166,200 |
| 3. New York | $156,500 |
| 4. New Jersey | $142,800 |
| 5. Alabama | $137,000 |
| 6. Arizona | $135,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actuary make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $75.23 ($156,500 a year).
Do actuarys make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $156,500 against $130,000 nationally, 20% more.
Where does New York rank for actuary pay?
New York ranks 3 of 36 states.
Which city in New York pays actuarys the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $161,500 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.