What are the main factors that influence an Actuarial Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Actuarial Assistant's salary?

An Actuarial Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $71,318 for beginners, reaching about $73,551 at mid-level, and approach $74,070 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Actuarial Assistant?

Actuarial Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Actuarial Assistant roles are District of Columbia $78,291, California $77,994, Massachusetts $76,955. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Actuarial Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Actuarial Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Actuarial Director: $242,062; Actuarial Manager: $242,062; Assistant Actuarial Analyst: $184,200; Actuarial Technician: $183,593; Actuarial Principal: $164,930.

Actuarial Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does an Actuarial Assistant make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Actuarial Assistant in Delaware is $71,772 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, an Actuarial Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,572
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,280 to $78,995
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,369

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Actuarial Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,995	$6,583	$1,519	$38
Average	$71,772	$5,981	$1,380	$35
25th Percentile	$65,280	$5,440	$1,255	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Actuarial Assistant Salaries

An Actuarial Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Actuarial Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Actuarial Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $71,318
Early Career (1-2 years): $71,993
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,551
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $73,862
Expert (over 8 years): $74,070

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Actuarial Assistant	$71,318
Intermediate Level Actuarial Assistant	$71,993
Senior Level Actuarial Assistant	$73,551
Specialist Level Actuarial Assistant	$73,862
Expert Level Actuarial Assistant	$74,070

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How Do Actuarial Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Actuarial Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $78,291.
California: $77,994.
Massachusetts: $76,955.

District of Columbia $78,291 California $77,994 Massachusetts $76,955 Washington $76,672 New Jersey $76,644 Alaska $76,545 Connecticut $75,569 New York $75,173

Hawaii $73,907 Rhode Island $73,313 Maryland $72,910 Minnesota $72,359 Colorado $72,146 Illinois $72,076 Oregon $71,807 Delaware $71,609

New Hampshire $71,485 Virginia $71,206 Pennsylvania $70,393 Nevada $69,983 North Dakota $69,848 Michigan $69,636 Wisconsin $69,558 Vermont $69,403

Texas $68,972 Maine $68,943 Arizona $68,901 Ohio $68,851 Georgia $68,201 Indiana $67,875 Wyoming $67,812 Utah $67,713

Iowa $67,670 Kansas $67,331 Louisiana $67,232 North Carolina $67,197 Missouri $67,183 Florida $66,907 Montana $66,758 Nebraska $66,617

Kentucky $66,539 South Carolina $66,256 Tennessee $66,079 Idaho $66,009 New Mexico $65,493 Oklahoma $65,379 Alabama $64,962 South Dakota $64,262

Arkansas $63,880 West Virginia $63,675 Mississippi $63,060

Top Paying Cities for Actuarial Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $74,112
Little Creek: $73,426
Magnolia: $73,730

Lincoln, DE $74,112 Little Creek, DE $73,426 Magnolia, DE $73,730 Milford, DE $74,112 Marydel, DE $73,151 Millsboro, DE $74,112 Millville, DE $74,607 Milton, DE $74,112

Nassau, DE $74,112 Ocean View, DE $74,607 Rehoboth Beach, DE $74,607 Seaford, DE $73,334 Selbyville, DE $74,607 Smyrna, DE $73,066 Viola, DE $73,730 Woodside, DE $73,518

Bear, DE $72,528 Newark, DE $72,557 Claymont, DE $72,613 Delaware City, DE $72,557 Hockessin, DE $72,613 Kirkwood, DE $72,557 Middletown, DE $72,917 Montchanin, DE $72,613

New Castle, DE $72,613 Odessa, DE $73,016 Port Penn, DE $72,359 Rockland, DE $72,613 Saint Georges, DE $72,557 Townsend, DE $72,910 Winterthur, DE $72,613 Lewes, DE $74,112

Wilmington, DE $72,613 Dover, DE $73,391 Dover Afb, DE $73,561 Bethany Beach, DE $74,607 Bethel, DE $73,334 Bridgeville, DE $74,112 Camden Wyoming, DE $73,469 Cheswold, DE $73,221

Clayton, DE $73,037 Dagsboro, DE $74,607 Delmar, DE $73,334 Ellendale, DE $74,112 Felton, DE $74,112 Fenwick Island, DE $74,607 Frankford, DE $74,607 Frederica, DE $74,112

Georgetown, DE $74,112 Greenwood, DE $74,112 Harbeson, DE $74,112 Harrington, DE $74,112 Hartly, DE $73,002 Houston, DE $74,112 Kenton, DE $73,037 Laurel, DE $73,334

Yorklyn, DE $72,613

Actuarial Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Actuarial Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$65,280

Average $71,772/year

$78,995

$5,440

Average $5,981/month

$6,583

$1,255

Average $1,380/week

$1,519

$31

Average $35/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,995	$6,583	$1,519	$38
Average	$71,772	$5,981	$1,380	$35
25th Percentile	$65,280	$5,440	$1,255	$31

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