Finance & Banking

Actuary Salary in Australia

Actuaries analyse financial risk using mathematics and statistics. Australia has a small but well-paid actuarial profession, primarily in insurance, superannuation and banking. Fellowship of the Actuaries Institute (FIAA) significantly increases earning potential.

AU Typical Range

$100k$220k

AU Median

$155k

NZ Typical Range

NZD $92k$198k

Salary by experience level

Actuarial Analyst

AU$85k – $110k
NZNZD $78k – $100k

Part-qualified Actuary

AU$110k – $155k
NZNZD $100k – $140k

Fellow (FIAA)

AU$155k – $250k
NZNZD $140k – $225k

Chief Actuary

AU$250k – $400k+
NZNZD $225k – $360k+

Estimated take-home pay (AU median)

Based on $155k gross, ATO 2024–25 individual tax rates, 2% Medicare levy. No salary packaging, no HECS.

Annual

$109,483

Monthly

$9,124

Fortnightly

$4,211

Common employers on Seek

QBEIAGAMPTALDeloitteKPMG

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average Actuary salary in Australia?

The average Actuary salary in Australia is around $155k per year, with a typical Seek range of $100k – $220k. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer size.

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What does a Actuary take home after tax in Australia?

At the median salary of $155k, take-home pay is approximately $109,483 per year ($9,124 per month) after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, based on ATO 2024–25 rates. This estimate excludes salary packaging and HECS repayments.

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