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Actuaries H-1B salaries
Auto-summary H-1B filings: DOL disclosure data SOC 15-2011
Employers filed 384 certified H-1B applications for actuaries (July 2025 to June 2026), from 128 employers.
Nationally, the middle half of offers were $109,000 to $165,500, with a median of $133,000.
By city
Metro areas with at least 25 filings. Areas with 100 or more have their own page.
| Metro area | Filings | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 107 | $124,500 | $147,500 | $183,500 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 39 | $103,500 | $127,500 | $161,000 |
Wage levels
| Level | Share of filings (US) |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 28% |
| Level II (qualified) | 33% |
| Level III (experienced) | 19% |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 20% |
Top sponsors nationally
| Employer | H-1B filings | Median offer | Green card filings (PERM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 38 | $177,000 | 7 |
| American General Life Insurance Company | 16 | $122,500 | 7 |
| RGA Enterprise Services Company | 15 | $112,000 | 4 |
| The Prudential Insurance Company of America | 15 | $150,000 | 7 |
| New York Life Insurance Company | 11 | $124,500 | 12 |
| Aon Consulting, Inc. | 11 | $130,500 | 18 |
| Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company | 10 | $160,500 | 4 |
| Willis Towers Watson Us Llc | 10 | $129,000 | 3 |
| ACE American Insurance Company | 10 | $121,500 | 1 |
| Milliman, Inc. | 9 | $136,000 | 7 |
| Oliver Wyman Actuarial Consulting, Inc. | 9 | $125,500 | 2 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 8 | $143,000 | 1 |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | 6 | $206,500 | 6 |
| Global Atlantic Financial Company | 6 | $150,500 | — |
| National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. | 6 | $96,500 | — |
| SCOR Global Life Americas Reinsurance Company | 6 | $120,000 | 4 |
| Viac Services Company | 5 | $122,000 | 2 |
| Insurance Services Office, Inc | 5 | $125,000 | 1 |
| Voya Services Company | 5 | $126,500 | 1 |
| American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. | 5 | $122,500 | — |
Common titles filed under this occupation: Actuarial Analyst, Associate Actuary, Senior Actuarial Analyst, Actuary, Manager, Actuarial Associate, Actuaries - Kbgfjg23506-27, Senior Actuarial Associate, Senior Consultant, Actuarial Assistant.
Offers from certified Labor Condition Applications (Certified H-1B LCAs decided July 2025 to June 2026); base pay only, annualized. Source: DOL disclosure data. Not legal or financial advice.