Actuary Salaries in New Zealand
Salary and wage information for New Zealand professions is compiled by regular analysis of New Zealand jobs advertised in major publications. Salaries are annual unless otherwise stated.
Job ads in New Zealand often do not mention remuneration. Salaries are generally negotiable, within limits.
Most actuarial positions are in Auckland or Wellington.
Actuarial employers in New Zealand include the New Zealand government; insurance companies like AMI Insurance and Sovereign;
accountants such as Pricewaterhouse Coopers and Deloitte; and consulting firms such as Melville Jessup Weaver and Mercer.
Actuary Salaries / Wages in 2011-2012
| Actuary | Salary / Wage $ | Location |
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Senior Experienced Actuary |
up to 200,000 | Auckland |
| Senior Statistical Analyst | 75,000 – 95,000 | Auckland |
| Trainee Actuary | 35,000 – 70,000 | Auckland |
| Actuarial Analyst | 80,000 – 100,000 | Auckland |
| Experienced Actuary | 100,000+ | Wellington |
| Qualified Actuary | 90,000 – 120,000 | Christchurch |
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The New Zealand Society of Actuaries has further information about this profession.
They advise that trainee actuaries can expect to receive a salary of around $35,000 to $90,000 per year.
Newly qualified actuaries can expect to earn an annual salary from around $90,000 to $120,000 per year, according to their website.