How much does a actuary make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 2 820 000 kr in Norway; CHF 188'000 in Switzerland; € 200.000 in Netherlands, and more.

Which country pays actuarys the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 2 820 000 kr per year ($301,859).

Which country pays actuarys the least?

Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,650,000 per year (local currency).

Is actuary a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +22% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

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Actuary Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+22%

projected growth

Actuary pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Actuary is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $301,859 (2 820 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $26,425 (₱1,650,000 local) — about 11.4×.

Actuaries use statistics to measure and price financial risk, especially in insurance. Common screening skills include Statistics, Modeling, Probability, and Excel.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +22% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $232,492. Related finance & business titles include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, and Sales Manager. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Actuary pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Statistics, Modeling, Probability, Excel, and Reporting. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Actuary list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 2 820 000 kr ($301,859). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway actuary page before treating the rank as a plan.

Actuary salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	$128,000	$10,700
United Kingdom	$196,381	$16,388
Canada	$181,779	$15,148
Australia	$232,115	$19,343
Germany	$217,088	$18,110
France	$190,388	$15,904
Netherlands	$232,180	$19,387
Switzerland	$232,492	$19,416
Singapore	$213,094	$17,771
India	$34,138	$2,844
Japan	$142,251	$11,854
South Korea	$176,088	$14,674
Poland	$159,002	$13,246
Brazil	$69,699	$5,811
United Arab Emirates	$132,063	$11,001
Mexico	$75,848	$6,321
Ireland	$197,353	$16,485
Spain	$155,561	$13,002
Italy	$149,756	$12,538
Sweden	$205,622	$17,139
Norway	$301,859	$25,155
Denmark	$217,158	$18,102
Belgium	$227,536	$18,923
Austria	$185,744	$15,440
Portugal	$114,233	$9,519
Finland	$175,296	$14,627
China	$117,574	$9,798
Hong Kong	$156,912	$13,076
New Zealand	$149,719	$12,486
Indonesia	$29,515	$2,460
Philippines	$26,425	$2,202
Vietnam	$30,944	$2,579
Thailand	$57,594	$4,800
Malaysia	$90,385	$7,524
Israel	$182,974	$15,253
Saudi Arabia	$98,400	$8,213
Turkey	$67,322	$5,609
Argentina	$29,414	$2,451
Colombia	$56,645	$4,720
South Africa	$53,304	$4,443

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

StatisticsModelingProbabilityExcelReporting

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a actuary make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 2 820 000 kr in Norway; CHF 188'000 in Switzerland; € 200.000 in Netherlands, and more.
Which country pays actuarys the most?: Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 2 820 000 kr per year ($301,859).
Which country pays actuarys the least?: Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,650,000 per year (local currency).
Is actuary a growing career?: Employment for this occupation is projected at about +22% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do actuarys need?: Common skills include Statistics, Modeling, Probability, Excel, and Reporting. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other finance & business jobs are similar?: Related roles include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, and Sales Manager. Compare pay on each job page.