How much does an actuary make in Phoenix?
$138,600a year
Median yearly pay for actuarys in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $66.62 an hour or $11,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.62
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $89,150Median: $138,600Highest 10%: $202,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,150 | $42.86 | |
| 25th | $116,700 | $56.09 | |
| Median | $138,600 | $66.62 | |
| 75th | $171,000 | $82.20 | |
| 90th | $202,100 | $97.18 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for actuarys.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $164,500 |
| Database Architect | $156,100 |
| Computer Network Architect | $132,000 |
| Software Developer | $131,800 |
| Information Security Analyst | $130,400 |
| Data Scientist | $114,500 |
| Computer Occupation | $110,600 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $104,900 |
| Database Administrator | $104,300 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actuary make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $66.62 ($138,600 a year).
Do actuarys make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $138,600 against $130,000 nationally, 7% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $135,900, so Phoenix pays 2% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for actuary pay?
11 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does an actuary make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $89,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $202,100 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.