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Actuary Salary in Australia

Actuaries use statistics to measure and price financial risk, especially in insurance. The Australia median is $224,847 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$224,847
per year
Monthly (national)
$18,737
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$224,847
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$108.10
varies by city

Actuary salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$224,847
Canberra, ACT$224,847
Sunshine Coast, QLD$224,847
Wollongong, NSW$224,847
Hobart, TAS$224,847
Darwin, NT$224,847
Mackay, QLD$224,847
Sydney, NSW$169,329
Melbourne, VIC$160,307
Brisbane, QLD$149,898
Perth, WA$147,816
Adelaide, SA$131,161

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a actuary make in Australia?
The national median actuary salary in Australia is about $324,000 per year ($27,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $189,000 to $324,000.
Which Australia city pays actuarys the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $324,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays actuarys the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $189,000 per year for a actuary.
What is the typical salary range for a actuary in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, actuary pay commonly spans from about $105,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $459,400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have actuary salary data?
Pay by Role publishes actuary pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is actuary in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +22% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.