Home / Compare / Actuaries vs. Computer User Support Specialists Salary comparison Actuaries vs. Computer User Support Specialists: Salary Comparison (2026) Actuariess earn a median salary of $125,770/year, while Computer User Support Specialistss earn $60,340/year - a difference of $65,430. Actuariess earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Actuaries
Computer User Support Specialists
Median salary
$125,770
$60,340
Hourly rate
$60.47/hr
$29.01/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$75,240
$38,780
Senior level (90th %)
$206,430
$98,010
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
28,340
697,210
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Technology
Technology
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS), BEA Regional Price Parities & HUD Fair Market Rents.
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