Actuaries Salary in North Carolina

Actuaries in North Carolina earn the most in Charlotte (average $134,370 a year) and the least in Raleigh ($131,990), across the 2 North Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the actuaries average at $128,500 and the median at $128,730 for 610 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $141,480.

Actuaries average salary by city in North Carolina

Charlotte$134,370
Raleigh$131,990

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charlotte	$134,370	$128,730	$99,240	$98,255	97
Raleigh	$131,990	$142,180	$84,060	$96,723	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Actuaries salary in other states

Actuaries salary by city and state

More about pay in North Carolina

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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