What does the path pay?
Directional US ranges, not gospel: real offers swing with city, industry, and negotiation. For primary data, always cross-check the DW Simpson salary survey linked below.
Directional annual range (US)
$70k, $85k
Read this before quoting a number
- Primary source: the DW Simpson salary survey ↗ is the industry reference, check it before any negotiation.
- Exams move pay mechanically. Most employers attach a raise to every pass, often $1.5k, $3k each, plus paid study hours.
- Geography swings ranges 20 to 30%. NYC/Chicago/coastal consulting pays above these bands; remote and midwest carriers below.
- Internships convert. US actuarial internships commonly pay $25 to $40/hr, and the return offer is the real prize.
- Full context, benefits math, and cost-of-living framing live in the salary & cost guide.