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Actuary Salary in United Kingdom

Actuaries use statistics to measure and price financial risk, especially in insurance. The United Kingdom median is $194,112 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$194,112
per year
Monthly (national)
$16,198
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$194,112
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$93.32
varies by city

Actuary salary by city in United Kingdom

CityPer year
Sheffield, England$194,112
Liverpool, England$194,112
Cardiff, Wales$194,112
Leicester, England$194,112
Bradford, England$194,112
London, England$152,612
Edinburgh, Scotland$105,624
Manchester, England$103,214
Bristol, England$102,545
Birmingham, England$98,930
Glasgow, Scotland$91,835
Leeds, England$91,032

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a actuary make in United Kingdom?
The national median actuary salary in United Kingdom is about £145,000 per year (£12,100 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £68,000 to £145,000.
Which United Kingdom city pays actuarys the most?
Sheffield, England pays the most at about £145,000 per year.
Which United Kingdom city pays actuarys the least?
Among cities we cover, Leeds, England is on the lower end at about £68,000 per year for a actuary.
What is the typical salary range for a actuary in United Kingdom?
Across United Kingdom cities we cover, actuary pay commonly spans from about £37,700 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £205,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many United Kingdom cities have actuary salary data?
Pay by Role publishes actuary pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
Is actuary in demand in United Kingdom?
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.