How much does an actuary make in Seattle?
$134,700a year
Median yearly pay for actuarys in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $64.77 an hour or $11,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.77
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,420Median: $134,700Highest 10%: $209,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,420 | $41.07 | |
| 25th | $104,100 | $50.07 | |
| Median | $134,700 | $64.77 | |
| 75th | $176,700 | $84.96 | |
| 90th | $209,900 | $100.93 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for actuarys.
| Portland, OR | $129,100 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $211,300 |
| Mathematician | $185,500 |
| Computer Network Architect | $172,700 |
| Software Developer | $167,300 |
| Data Scientist | $164,700 |
| Information Security Analyst | $161,800 |
| Computer Occupation | $136,100 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $133,800 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $133,700 |
| Database Administrator | $133,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actuary make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $64.77 ($134,700 a year).
Do actuarys make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $134,700 against $130,000 nationally, 4% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $134,700, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for actuary pay?
14 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does an actuary make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $209,900 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.