Occupation Salary Profile

Actuaries

SOC Code: 15-2011

Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.

National Median (BLS)
$107,340
▲ +22.76% Nominal +18.88% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$128,000
▼ -0.78% Nominal ▼ -3.79% Real
Average Base Salary
$123,600
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
120
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Actuaries.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $68,260
25th Percentile $81,590
National Median (50th Percentile) $107,340
75th Percentile $148,720
90th Percentile $196,340
P10: $68,260 P50 (Median): $107,340 P90: $196,340
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 429 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $128,000
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) -0.78%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -3.79%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $86,724
25th Percentile $98,405
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $128,000
75th Percentile $160,000
90th Percentile $192,416
H-1B P10: $86,724 H-1B P50: $128,000 H-1B P90: $192,416
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Actuaries roles ($128,000) is +19.2% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($107,340).