Actuaries, economists and statisticians vs Insurance underwriters Salary (2025)

How do Actuaries, economists and statisticians and Insurance underwriters salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Actuaries, economists and statisticians earns £11,792 more per year (30% higher)
vs

Insurance underwriters

£38,958
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricActuaries, economists and statisticiansInsurance underwritersDifference
Median Annual£50,750£38,958+£11,792
Mean Annual£60,852£56,568+£4,284
Monthly£4,229£3,247+£982
Weekly£976£749+£227
Hourly£24.40£18.73+£5.67

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileActuaries, economists and statisticiansInsurance underwriters
10th (Entry)£32,670£26,622
25th£40,591£32,174
50th (Median)£50,750£38,958
75th£74,012£59,616
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Actuaries, economists and statisticians or a Insurance underwriters?
A Actuaries, economists and statisticians earns more. The median salary for a Actuaries, economists and statisticians is £50,750, whilst a Insurance underwriters earns £38,958 — a difference of £11,792 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Actuaries, economists and statisticians and a Insurance underwriters?
The difference is £11,792 per year. Actuaries, economists and statisticians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Actuaries, economists and statisticians or a Insurance underwriters?
From a salary perspective, Actuaries, economists and statisticians offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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