Actuaries H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 15-2011 · common titles: Actuarial Analyst, Associate Actuary, Senior Actuarial Analyst, Actuary
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for actuaries is $130,725 in FY2026 so far, across 299 certified filings. The middle half earn $107,373 – $165,000, and pay is up 7% since FY2024.
Median
$130,725
FY2026 so far
Filings
299
0.1% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$196,920+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+7%
$122,002 → $130,725
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 55 | $152,145 |
| Illinois | 39 | $127,500 |
| Texas | 28 | $112,625 |
| New Jersey | 26 | $138,950 |
| Pennsylvania | 18 | $135,325 |
| Missouri | 14 | $116,153 |
| California | 14 | $167,604 |
| Massachusetts | 12 | $137,750 |
| Connecticut | 12 | $171,525 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 32 | $179,126 |
| American General Life Insurance Company | 12 | $122,368 |
| RGA Enterprise Services Company | 11 | $112,056 |
| ACE American Insurance Company | 10 | $121,618 |
| Aon Consulting, Inc. | 9 | $136,000 |
| The Prudential Insurance Company of America | 9 | $152,300 |
| New York Life Insurance Company | 8 | $116,900 |
| Milliman, Inc. | 8 | $137,950 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 8 | $143,025 |
| Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company | 7 | $128,000 |
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Actuaries H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for actuaries?
The median is $130,725 across 299 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $107,373 to $165,000, and the top 10% earn $196,920 or more.
Which state pays H-1B actuaries the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, Connecticut has the highest median at $171,525 (12 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B actuaries?
Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, with 32 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $179,126.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.