Actuaries Salary in California

Actuaries in California earn the most in San Francisco (average $168,260 a year) and the least in Sacramento ($128,530), across the 6 California metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the actuaries average at $145,330 and the median at $130,510 for 1,280 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $141,480.

Actuaries average salary by city in California

San Francisco$168,260
San Jose$154,360
Los Angeles$143,930
San Diego$133,770
Riverside$129,750
Sacramento$128,530

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Francisco	$168,260	$175,330	$122,420	$114,716	116
San Jose	$154,360	$131,040	$101,720	$106,508	110
Los Angeles	$143,930	$127,970	$103,040	$100,349	114
San Diego	$133,770	$107,890	$93,090	$94,349	112
Riverside	$129,750	$124,140	$103,820	$91,975	106
Sacramento	$128,530	$116,580	$98,090	$91,255	107

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Actuaries salary in other states

Actuaries salary by city and state

More about pay in California

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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