Career comparison

Investment Banker vs Actuary

Compensation, growth, stability, and remote flexibility — side by side.

Investment Banker

$81,100

Moderate Career • 64/100

Actuary

$130,000

Strong Career • 78/100

Side-by-side metrics

MetricInvestment BankerActuary
IndustryFinanceBusiness Operations
National median$81,100$130,000
Entry (p10)$48,460$78,570
Top 10% (p90)$151,490$215,100
Growth outlookFaster than averageMuch faster than average
Typical educationBachelor's degreeBachelor's degree
Remote score40/10040/100
Career Opportunity64/100 (Moderate Career)78/100 (Strong Career)

Opportunity dimensions

Investment Banker score

64/100

Moderate

64

Moderate Career

Actuary score

78/100

Strong

78

Strong Career