Side-by-Side Comparison
Actuaries leads 5–0| Metric | Auditors | Actuaries |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 36.0% | 31.1% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 69th | 44th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 7 / 15 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $81,680 | $125,770 |
| Employment | 1.4M | 28K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Customer and Personal Service
Performing Administrative Activities
Economics and Accounting
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Scheduling Work and Activities
Analyzing Data or Information
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Training and Teaching Others
Staffing Organizational Units
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Auditors
30%
total discount
Actuaries
30%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Auditors
7 of 15 at risk84%Inspect cash on hand, notes receivable and payable, negotiable securities, and canceled checks to confirm records are accurate.
78%Examine inventory to verify journal and ledger entries.
71%Review data about material assets, net worth, liabilities, capital stock, surplus, income, and expenditures.
70%Prepare detailed reports on audit findings.
70%Examine records, tax returns, and related documents pertaining to settlement of decedent's estate.
Actuaries
4 of 15 at risk75%Determine policy contract provisions for each type of insurance.
55%Design, review and help administer insurance, annuity and pension plans, determining financial soundness and calculating premiums.
53%Analyze statistical information to estimate mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates.
51%Construct probability tables for events such as fires, natural disasters, and unemployment, based on analysis of statistical data and other pertinent information.
49%Provide expertise to help financial institutions manage risks and maximize returns associated with investment products or credit offerings.
Wage Comparison
Actuaries earns +$44,090(+54%) vs Auditors
AuditorsActuaries
10th
$52,780$75,240
25th
$64,660$90,970
Median
$81,680$125,770
75th
$106,450$164,860
90th
$141,420$206,430
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Auditors2028–2035
Actuaries2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Actuaries has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Auditors.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Auditors
$52,275
from $81,680
Actuaries
$86,718
from $125,770
After adjusting for AI risk, Actuaries offers $34,443 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Auditors
0
Unique to Actuaries
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
AuditorsActuaries