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Actuary Salary in Canada

Actuaries use statistics to measure and price financial risk, especially in insurance. The Canada median is $177,901 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$177,901
per year
Monthly (national)
$14,825
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$177,901
Winnipeg, MB
Hourly (national)
$85.53
varies by city

Actuary salary by city in Canada

CityPer year
Winnipeg, MB$177,901
Québec, QC$177,901
Halifax, NS$177,901
Victoria, BC$177,901
Kitchener, ON$177,901
Burnaby, BC$177,901
Longueuil, QC$177,901
Regina, SK$177,901
Toronto, ON$134,132
Ottawa, ON$123,542
Edmonton, AB$115,777
Montreal, QC$115,071

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a actuary make in Canada?
The national median actuary salary in Canada is about $252,000 per year ($21,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $163,000 to $252,000.
Which Canada city pays actuarys the most?
Winnipeg, MB pays the most at about $252,000 per year.
Which Canada city pays actuarys the least?
Among cities we cover, Montreal, QC is on the lower end at about $163,000 per year for a actuary.
What is the typical salary range for a actuary in Canada?
Across Canada cities we cover, actuary pay commonly spans from about $90,500 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $357,300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Canada cities have actuary salary data?
Pay by Role publishes actuary pay for 12 cities in Canada, all shown in CAD.
Is actuary in demand in Canada?
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.