Actuaries pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $87,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $207,480 or more. The middle half of actuaries in Washington earn between $112,180 and $171,390.
- $88K10th
- $112K25th
- $145KMedian
- $171K75th
- $207K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $150,030 | $12,502 | $72.13 |
| Median | $144,680 | $12,057 | $69.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $112,180 | $9,348 | $53.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $171,390 | $14,282 | $82.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Actuaries pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Actuaries in Washington earn 9% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($164,460) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($141,480). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $130,000.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $150,030 | $144,680 | $87,670 | $207,480 | 520 |
| Washington, D.C. | $164,460 | $166,230 | $116,690 | $207,450 | 160 |
| United States | $141,480 | $130,000 | $78,570 | $215,100 | 26,670 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Actuaries salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $150,030, a single filer in Washington takes home about $104,027 a year, or $8,669 a month and $4,001 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $107,829 | $8,986 |
| Working in MD | $106,726 | $8,894 |
| Working in VA | $105,999 | $8,833 |
| Working in DC | $104,027 | $8,669 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for actuaries? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $150,030 buys what about $137,789 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Actuaries salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$129,560
- Richmond, VA$144,150
- Harrisburg, PA$115,500
- Philadelphia, PA$146,680
- Virginia Beach, VA$118,550
- Pittsburgh, PA$121,580
Highest-paying cities for actuaries
Bridgeport, CT pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($176,120).
- Bridgeport, CT$176,120
- San Francisco, CA$168,260
- New York, NY$166,660
- Hartford, CT$163,460
- New Haven, CT$159,070
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Actuaries salary in Washington: questions
How much do actuaries make an hour in Washington?
$72.13 an hour on average, and $69.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level actuaries salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $87,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $112,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the actuaries take-home pay in Washington?
About $104,027 a year ($8,669 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $150,030.
Do actuaries earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($141,480).
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; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.97, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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