Financial Examiner Salary
Financial Examiners earn a median $94,160 a year nationally. Business and Financial Operations Occupations
What financial examiners do
Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +9.3% (much faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 4,500
Employment of financial examiners is projected to grow 9.3% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 4,500 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Financial Examiner take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$11,885
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,838
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,365
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$75,072
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $56,230 | $27.03 | $47,361 |
| 25th percentile | $70,660 | $33.97 | $58,539 |
| Median (50th) | $94,160 | $45.27 | $75,072 |
| 75th percentile | $129,600 | $62.31 | $99,848 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $174,200 | $83.75 | $130,332 |
Best cities for financial examiners (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $133,380 | $95,602 | $84,932 | 13,400 |
| 2 | Chicago, IL | $98,470 | $73,374 | $70,828 | 3,160 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $133,380
- Chicago, IL — $98,470
Financial Examiner salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $198,720 | +11.9% | $134,050 | $84,050 – $239,200+ | 470 |
| New York | $128,920 | +1.4% | $92,817 | $70,710 – $216,090 | 13,480 |
| Connecticut | $120,530 | −8.9% | $88,541 | $61,660 – $210,270 | — |
| Washington | $113,700 | +3.0% | $88,818 | $74,690 – $172,300 | 420 |
| Massachusetts | $111,110 | +30.5% | $81,660 | $68,520 – $187,910 | 950 |
| New Jersey | $106,410 | +3.0% | $79,101 | $72,800 – $205,030 | 2,190 |
| California | $106,000 | +0.2% | $76,395 | $66,680 – $175,140 | 4,200 |
| Minnesota | $104,260 | +8.9% | $76,611 | $65,950 – $156,710 | 1,280 |
| Virginia | $104,060 | +15.7% | $76,867 | $62,310 – $176,290 | 1,280 |
| Maryland | $102,980 | +22.2% | $76,749 | $61,980 – $165,780 | 350 |
| North Carolina | $100,730 | +7.3% | $76,183 | $64,760 – $166,110 | 2,610 |
| Colorado | $99,610 | −0.1% | $75,231 | $64,770 – $169,400 | 1,910 |
| Oregon | $94,630 | +2.1% | $67,952 | $63,170 – $128,480 | 820 |
| Rhode Island | $94,130 | +8.3% | $72,137 | $60,930 – $160,350 | 320 |
| Illinois | $93,150 | −6.6% | $69,895 | $59,800 – $167,270 | 4,050 |
| Delaware | $92,390 | −3.1% | $69,070 | $57,790 – $162,760 | 430 |
| Utah | $92,000 | +15.0% | $70,378 | $55,000 – $155,440 | 960 |
| Alaska | $90,530 | +28.5% | $72,518 | $57,550 – $128,410 | 50 |
| South Dakota | $88,690 | +9.4% | $71,223 | $54,790 – $162,970 | 150 |
| Tennessee | $87,110 | +5.4% | $70,112 | $51,170 – $160,710 | 500 |
| South Carolina | $86,440 | +20.0% | $65,611 | $52,530 – $164,260 | 480 |
| Wisconsin | $86,320 | +2.2% | $66,362 | $64,490 – $149,120 | 580 |
| Mississippi | $85,430 | −7.7% | $66,245 | $44,990 – $137,880 | 420 |
| Idaho | $85,260 | +13.5% | $65,400 | $58,060 – $156,190 | 210 |
| Nevada | $84,650 | +0.3% | $68,381 | $50,750 – $131,210 | 180 |
| Louisiana | $84,310 | +1.4% | $65,999 | $50,800 – $164,300 | 240 |
| North Dakota | $82,640 | +2.0% | $66,615 | $60,560 – $128,670 | 220 |
| Indiana | $81,300 | +3.6% | $63,656 | $47,960 – $157,040 | 420 |
| Montana | $80,970 | −2.3% | $62,578 | $50,440 – $156,990 | 140 |
| Maine | $80,840 | +16.1% | $61,417 | $53,910 – $145,110 | 230 |
| New Hampshire | $80,810 | −25.9% | $65,680 | $59,220 – $203,840 | 130 |
| Oklahoma | $80,760 | +1.6% | $62,556 | $46,280 – $151,620 | 400 |
| Kansas | $80,420 | +0.4% | $61,718 | $55,330 – $147,990 | 470 |
| Iowa | $80,370 | −1.2% | $62,968 | $55,650 – $149,160 | 1,020 |
| Arizona | $80,260 | +3.5% | $63,495 | $60,000 – $129,300 | 1,910 |
| Missouri | $79,990 | −3.2% | $62,281 | $48,140 – $148,400 | 2,290 |
| Pennsylvania | $78,500 | −7.5% | $61,645 | $56,420 – $137,770 | 2,590 |
| Texas | $78,140 | +0.2% | $63,801 | $51,400 – $137,260 | 5,230 |
| Georgia | $77,710 | +2.1% | $60,089 | $53,100 – $166,540 | 1,450 |
| Kentucky | $76,260 | −1.1% | $59,927 | $50,400 – $135,570 | 640 |
| Florida | $76,230 | +0.7% | $62,458 | $49,190 – $129,090 | 4,190 |
| Vermont | $74,680 | −2.0% | $58,899 | $64,090 – $113,380 | 170 |
| Nebraska | $74,460 | −4.7% | $58,704 | $49,490 – $127,000 | 840 |
| Michigan | $71,050 | +7.4% | $56,045 | $50,310 – $121,620 | 710 |
| Ohio | $69,040 | +4.5% | $56,283 | $46,960 – $127,710 | 3,680 |
| New Mexico | $67,950 | −7.2% | $54,605 | $49,460 – $107,170 | 220 |
| Hawaii | $62,720 | −0.6% | $49,339 | $49,440 – $96,550 | 270 |
| West Virginia | $60,590 | +0.2% | $48,873 | $40,980 – $105,610 | 240 |
| Arkansas | $57,590 | −20.6% | $46,420 | $46,630 – $125,840 | 540 |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Financial Specialists, All Other | $81,100 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Loan Officer | $76,690 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $117,330 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Property Appraiser and Assessor | $67,960 | Bachelor's degree | +3.5% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial examiner make?
The national median salary for financial examiners is $94,160 a year ($45.27 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,230 and the top 10% earn over $174,200. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays financial examiners the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $198,720. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many financial examiners are there in the U.S.?
About 67,830 people work as financial examiners nationwide.