Salary by Role

Actuary Salary UK 2026

Actuary salaries range from £35,000 to £150,000+. One of the UK's highest-paid professions. Full breakdown inside.

2026-06-22  ·  5 min read
£75,000
Median Salary
£35k–£150k+
Typical Range
£35,000–£50,000
Entry Level
£90,000–£150,000+
Senior Level

Salary by Qualification Level

LevelTypical Salary
Actuarial Analyst (student)£35,000–£50,000
Newly Qualified (FIA/FFA)£70,000–£90,000
Senior Actuary£90,000–£120,000
Chief Actuary / Partner£120,000–£200,000+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Newly qualified actuaries (FIA/FFA) earn £70,000–£90,000. Senior actuaries earn £90,000–£120,000. Chief actuaries earn £150,000+.

Typically 5–10 years of working and sitting IFoA examinations.

Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024; industry salary surveys 2025