ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TRADES N.E.C.▲ 65% /10yrBUSINESS, RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS N.E.C.▲ 60% /10yrFINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS▲ 55% /10yrASSEMBLERS (VEHICLES AND METAL GOODS)▼ 1% /10yrHIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONALS▲ 5% /10yrSOFTWARE ENGINEER£55,000▲ 38% /5yrCYBER SECURITY ANALYST£62,000▲ 35% /5yr
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Actuary Salary by Region
Compare Actuarial Science salaries in all 12 UK regions. Mid-career median (Newly Qualified Actuary (FIA/FFA)) ranges from £61,880 to £89,760.
WINDOW: REGIONS
Actuary salary in each UK region: entry, mid-career and peak
| Region | Entry | Mid-Career | Peak | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actuary salary London | £43,560 | £89,760 | £184,800 | +32% |
| Actuary salary South East | £34,980 | £72,080 | £148,400 | +6% |
| Actuary salary Scotland | £34,650 | £71,400 | £147,000 | +5% |
| Actuary salary East of England | £33,660 | £69,360 | £142,800 | +2% |
| Actuary salary South West | £32,670 | £67,320 | £138,600 | -1% |
| Actuary salary North West | £32,670 | £67,320 | £138,600 | -1% |
| Actuary salary West Midlands | £32,340 | £66,640 | £137,200 | -2% |
| Actuary salary Northern Ireland | £32,340 | £66,640 | £137,200 | -2% |
| Actuary salary Yorkshire and The Humber | £31,350 | £64,600 | £133,000 | -5% |
| Actuary salary Wales | £31,350 | £64,600 | £133,000 | -5% |
| Actuary salary East Midlands | £31,020 | £63,920 | £131,600 | -6% |
| Actuary salary North East | £30,030 | £61,880 | £127,400 | -9% |
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Actuary salary UK: the national ONS figure
The region table above follows a Actuarial Science career from Actuarial Analyst (Student) to Chief Actuary / Partner. For the single UK-wide median across everyone in the job, with percentiles, the gender pay gap and the long-run trend, see the ONS occupation page:
- Actuary and economist salary UK — £51,520 median (2025) · Actuaries, economists and statisticians, SOC 2433
Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional adjustments use ONS regional pay differentials.