Actuary Salary in California
Based on 1K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$124,240
$59.731/hr
vs National Average
$121,524
+2.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$81K – $213K
1K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Actuary in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,960 |
| 25th percentile | $98,740 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $124,240 |
| 75th percentile | $169,760 |
| 90th percentile | $212,960 |
Historical Salary Trend — Actuary in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $128,640 |
| 2023 | $120,650 |
| 2024 | $124,240 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $128,640 | $112,138 |
| 2023 | $120,650 | $112,820 |
| 2024 | $124,240 | $121,524 |