Acumen Resources: Actuarial Salary & Industry Insights Survey
Actuarial Salaries in Ireland
Based on more than 800 responses, the 2026 Actuarial Salary & Industry Insights Survey offers a valuable benchmark of salaries, working practices and emerging trends across Ireland's actuarial profession. The survey shows a median salary of €80,250 for newly qualified actuaries, increasing to €165,000 for actuaries with 20 or more years' post qualification experience. One in five qualified actuaries earns between €150,000 and €240,000, most of them in management roles and over a third in PCF positions. Among part qualified actuaries, median salaries range from €40,000 to €92,000, reflecting a mix of exam progress, experience and seniority. Beyond pay, this year's survey highlights a significant increase in the use of AI across the profession, alongside a small but noticeable shift towards more office based working patterns. The interactive dashboard below allows you to explore the data in more detail, filter by qualification level, compare different groups, and track salary trends over time, using anonymised responses from the Acumen Resources Actuarial Salary & Industry Insights Survey (2026 edition).
Qualified actuary salary by PQE
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Compare any two segments of the data and instantly see the salary differential. Mix and match cohort, PQE band, practice area, gender, Controlled Function status, management level, employer type or survey year in any combination. For example, compare a Qualified Actuary with 5 years PQE in Life versus Non Life, or compare the same profile across two different survey years.
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Annual changes
- The figures below show how each measure has moved across the survey years, latest year first. Percentages are based on everyone who answered the question in that year.
- To explore any other combination of years or cohorts yourself, use the cohort comparator above.
Benefits explorer
Every benefit type reported in the two most recent surveys, ranked by how common it is, shown side by side.
Percentages are based on respondents working in Ireland who were asked about benefits; day rate contractors were not asked. Pension has been excluded from the benefits comparison as auto-enrolment legislation is bringing this to near-universal provision. From 2026 the survey asks about pension scheme type and employer contribution rates instead: see Bonus and pension.
Hybrid working insights
How many days a week actuaries in Ireland are in the office, and how they feel about it.
Contracting
AI usage
How many actuaries in Ireland use AI in their day to day role, and where adoption is highest.
How actuaries are using AI
Pay satisfaction
Bonus and pension
Who took part
The shape of each year's respondent base, by practice area, qualification level, employer type and gender.
Employer type
Gender
How Much Do Actuaries Earn in Ireland?
Actuarial salaries in Ireland are tracked every year by the Acumen Resources Actuarial Salary & Industry Insights Survey, covering survey years 2024, 2025, 2026. In 2026, the median salary for a fully qualified actuary ranged from €80,250 at qualification to €167,500 at 20+ years post qualification experience (PQE), with practice area, employer type and Controlled Function responsibility all making a measurable difference, explored in full in the interactive tool above. For the full editorial write up, with commentary and quotes from Acumen’s directors, see the Actuarial Salary Guide Ireland.
Newly Qualified Actuary Salary Data: Ireland
- 2026: The median salary for a newly qualified actuary (0 years PQE) with full FIA designation and 3–4 years' total experience is €80,000. Across all newly qualified actuaries, including those with up to 21 years' total experience, the median is €80,250. Actuaries who have passed all exams but are still completing PPD (Professional and Practical Development) had a median salary of €75,000.
- 2025: The median salary for a newly qualified actuary (0 years PQE) with full FIA designation and 3–4 years' total experience is €80,000. Across all newly qualified actuaries, including those with up to 12 years' total experience, the median is €83,500. Actuaries who have passed all exams but are still completing PPD (Professional and Practical Development) had a median salary of €75,500.
- 2024: The median salary for a newly qualified actuary (0 years PQE) is €80,800. Actuaries who have passed all exams but are still completing PPD (Professional and Practical Development) had a mean salary of €76,448.
Actuarial Salary by PQE Band: Full Survey Data
Figures below are the headline salary (median where reported, mean otherwise) for fully qualified actuaries in Ireland, by PQE band and survey year.
| PQE | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | €80,250 | €83,500 | €80,800 |
| 1 | €85,000 | €82,570 | €81,000 |
| 2 | €89,000 | €86,200 | €88,225 |
| 3 | €92,000 | €91,400 | €92,500 |
| 4 | €100,000 | €95,000 | €92,000 |
| 5 | €105,500 | €101,000 | €100,000 |
| 6 | €113,000 | €113,263 | €112,750 |
| 7 | €110,000 | €117,000 | €116,500 |
| 8 | €117,500 | €125,000 | €125,760 |
| 9 | €130,000 | €125,000 | €120,000 |
| 10 | €148,000 | €126,000 | €125,000 |
| 11-15 | €142,750 | €135,500 | €145,000 |
| 16-20 | €155,000 | €153,000 | €169,000 |
| 20+ | €167,500 | €193,000 | €200,000 |
Actuarial Benefits and Perks in Ireland
Share of respondents reporting each benefit, by survey year.
| Benefit | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus | 89.5% | 88.2% | 86% |
| Hybrid working | 86% | 89.5% | — |
| Health insurance | 70.8% | 69.1% | 70.1% |
| 25+ days leave | 69% | 72.8% | 67.9% |
| Buy/sell holidays | 43.2% | 44.5% | 43.2% |
| Subsidised canteen | 38.4% | 33.3% | 30.9% |
| Share/save scheme | 34.9% | 41.4% | 34.1% |
| <25 days leave | 28.5% | 25.9% | 28.7% |
| Flexitime | 24.5% | 27% | 29.2% |
| Car allowance | 19.9% | 22.8% | 21.4% |
| Company phone | 17.5% | 20.2% | 22.9% |
| Gym membership | 15.1% | 13.2% | 12.2% |
| Lunch allowance | 10% | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Breakfast | 8.1% | 7% | 6.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4.4% | 5.5% |
| None | 0.1% | 0% | 1.3% |
Remote and Hybrid Working in Actuarial Roles
Share of respondents reporting each typical number of office days per week, by survey year.
| Days in office | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 days / week | 6.5% | 6.9% | 8% |
| 1 day / week | 17.3% | 19.4% | 20.9% |
| 2 days / week | 43.2% | 42.9% | 42.9% |
| 3 days / week | 25.2% | 21.9% | 20.7% |
| 4 days / week | 5% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| 5 days / week | 2.9% | 3.6% | 3.7% |
2026: 67% worked two days or fewer in the office; 2025: 69% worked two days or fewer in the office; 2024: 72% worked two days or fewer in the office.
Survey Methodology
2026: Data was compiled from Thu 10 – Thu 24 Sep 2026, resulting in 851 responses, 805 from actuaries working in Ireland. 2025: Data was compiled from Fri 26 Sep – Wed 8 Oct 2025, resulting in 504 responses, 475 from actuaries working in Ireland. 2024: Data was compiled from Mon 14 – Fri 25 October 2024, resulting in 599 responses. All responses were collected by Acumen Resources anonymously online via Typeform, exclusively from actuarial professionals based in or working in Ireland. Cohort definitions, PQE bands and category labels occasionally differ slightly between years as the survey instrument evolved; differences that affect comparability are noted in the tool above. Figures at subgroup level, for example a specific practice area within a narrow PQE band, are based on small samples and should be treated cautiously rather than as precise benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a newly qualified actuary earn in Ireland?
Based on the 2025 Acumen Resources Actuarial Salary & Industry Insights Survey, the median salary for a newly qualified actuary in Ireland is €80,000.
What salary can actuaries expect at different levels of experience (PQE) in Ireland?
Salary rises steadily with post qualification experience. In the 2025 survey: 5 years PQE: €101,000; 10 years PQE: €126,000; 20+ years PQE: €193,000.
Do reinsurance actuaries earn more than insurance actuaries in Ireland?
In the 2025 survey, at 7 years PQE, Reinsurance actuaries earned an average of €127,000, compared with €118,864 for Insurance actuaries.
What benefits do actuaries in Ireland typically receive?
The most common benefits reported in the 2025 survey were Pension (91.2%), Hybrid working (89.5%), Bonus (88.2%), 25+ days leave (72.8%).
How common is remote or hybrid working for actuaries in Ireland?
In the 2025 survey, 69% of actuaries worked two days or fewer in the office each week, with two days a week being the single most common arrangement.
Does Controlled Function (CF/PCF) responsibility increase actuarial salary in Ireland?
Yes. In the 2025 survey, at 7 years PQE, actuaries with Controlled Function or Pre Approval Controlled Function responsibility earned €32,355 more on average than those without it.
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