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
Part-qualified Actuary
Fellow (FIAA)
Chief Actuary
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
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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.