Actuary salary in Australia
Updated 21 July 2026
Take-home on the median Actuary salary of $130,000 — after $29,788 income tax and $2,600 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Actuary roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| PetSure★ 3.7 | $187,787 | $177,000 – $198,574 |
| Munich Re★ 4.2 | $181,000 | $121,000 – $200,000 |
| AMP Limited★ 3.3 | $180,000 | $75,000 – $200,000 |
| TAL★ 3.6 | $172,500 | $130,000 – $215,000 |
| Swiss Re★ 3.8 | $167,500 | $155,000 – $250,000 |
| QBE★ 3.9 | $166,100 | $80,000 – $200,000 |
| Pacific Life Re★ 4.1 | $160,000 | $135,000 – $180,000 |
| MLC Life Insurance★ 3.2 | $156,500 | $148,000 – $165,000 |
| PwC★ 3.6 | $152,500 | $90,000 – $215,000 |
| Westpac Group★ 3.7 | $148,000 | $130,000 – $189,000 |
| Aon★ 3.9 | $141,000 | $122,000 – $158,250 |
| Deloitte★ 3.8 | $140,000 | $100,000 – $180,000 |
| EY★ 3.6 | $135,000 | $80,000 – $180,000 |
| Resolution Life Group★ 3.2 | $134,500 | $90,000 – $143,000 |
| Insurance Australia Group★ 3.7 | $134,000 | $103,000 – $195,000 |
| Suncorp Group★ 3.7 | $130,000 | $70,000 – $140,000 |
| Zurich Insurance★ 4.0 | $130,000 | $120,000 – $165,000 |
| AIA Group★ 3.7 | $127,500 | $110,000 – $160,002 |
| MetLife★ 3.7 | $120,000 | $75,000 – $130,000 |
| Mercer★ 3.7 | $85,000 | $75,000 – $130,000 |
Actuary pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.