How much does an actuary make in Salt Lake City?
$132,700a year
Median yearly pay for actuarys in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $63.81 an hour or $11,060 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.81
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,040Median: $132,700Highest 10%: $171,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,040 | $40.40 | |
| 25th | $112,100 | $53.89 | |
| Median | $132,700 | $63.81 | |
| 75th | $132,700 | $63.81 | |
| 90th | $171,300 | $82.34 |
Other cities in Utah
Median yearly pay for actuarys.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Salt Lake City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Database Architect | $137,000 |
| Software Developer | $129,600 |
| Data Scientist | $115,000 |
| Computer Programmer | $111,300 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $107,300 |
| Information Security Analyst | $102,800 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $99,110 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,400 |
| Computer Occupation | $97,470 |
| Web Developer | $88,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actuary make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $63.81 ($132,700 a year).
Do actuarys make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
Yes: $132,700 against $130,000 nationally, 2% more.
How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?
The median in Utah is $132,700, so Salt Lake City pays 0% more.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for actuary pay?
18 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does an actuary make starting out in Salt Lake City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $84,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $171,300 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.