Financial Examiner Salary (2024)
Salary Range
Financial Examiner salaries range from $57,930 to $139,790 median across cities, depending on location, experience, and industry.
Financial Examiner Salary by City
| City | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | COL-Adjusted | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $72,300 | $86,230 | $139,790 | $206,980 | $294,327 | $91,486 | 1,130 |
| San Francisco, CA | $85,470 | $106,570 | $132,190 | $194,850 | $276,308 | $73,602 | 900 |
| New York, NY | $79,850 | $99,420 | $131,670 | $173,100 | $219,040 | $70,337 | 11,310 |
| Seattle, WA | $72,520 | $87,450 | $111,780 | $137,470 | $206,880 | $74,819 | 210 |
| San Jose, CA | $63,090 | $84,140 | $109,450 | $142,930 | $165,530 | $55,899 | 170 |
| Charlotte, NC | $65,700 | $80,980 | $102,780 | $126,900 | $160,020 | $106,287 | 1,650 |
| Chicago, IL | $62,900 | $79,010 | $102,190 | $133,860 | $171,940 | $95,238 | 2,380 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $66,590 | $79,160 | $101,630 | $126,910 | $163,340 | $61,223 | 1,440 |
| Denver, CO | $65,380 | $77,460 | $101,020 | $130,480 | $172,780 | $89,557 | 1,370 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $65,830 | $78,510 | $98,960 | $115,460 | $163,340 | $93,183 | 900 |
| San Diego, CA | $67,600 | $77,150 | $96,930 | $124,620 | $152,880 | $60,506 | 240 |
| Portland, OR | $64,040 | $72,860 | $96,060 | $102,090 | $120,620 | $73,836 | 650 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $61,510 | $74,150 | $95,230 | $129,000 | $169,520 | $80,431 | 1,200 |
| Miami, FL | $56,080 | $68,660 | $89,220 | $116,330 | $159,030 | $72,478 | 1,130 |
| Boston, MA | $52,930 | $65,230 | $88,070 | $129,620 | $178,630 | $57,903 | 950 |
| Austin, TX | $59,160 | $68,750 | $85,880 | $128,150 | $140,750 | $83,379 | 490 |
| Raleigh, NC | $57,190 | $66,190 | $84,140 | $108,030 | $155,490 | $84,309 | 310 |
| Nashville, TN | $59,400 | $64,920 | $83,300 | $106,310 | $158,190 | $83,051 | 260 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $51,920 | $66,670 | $82,160 | $130,530 | $167,360 | $81,026 | 520 |
| Dallas, TX | $54,320 | $63,620 | $78,930 | $101,770 | $144,480 | $75,821 | 2,860 |
| Houston, TX | $48,070 | $64,450 | $78,780 | $117,670 | $162,030 | $81,637 | 760 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $62,700 | $65,000 | $77,600 | $98,190 | $129,830 | $77,061 | 1,420 |
| Atlanta, GA | $51,610 | $59,260 | $76,890 | $113,300 | $171,100 | $77,510 | 1,170 |
| Detroit, MI | $48,640 | $61,400 | $75,780 | $117,400 | $164,440 | $79,685 | 280 |
| Tampa, FL | $40,070 | $47,210 | $57,930 | $80,150 | $105,890 | $58,163 | 1,070 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Financial Examiner is $95,134 as of 2024. The national mean (average) is $116,677. Salaries range from $57,930 to $139,790 depending on city and cost of living.
Financial Examiner salaries vary significantly by metro area. The highest-paying cities offer median salaries well above the national average of $95,134, though cost of living should be factored in. Check the city breakdown table above for COL-adjusted figures.
There are approximately 34,770 Financial Examiner positions in the US across 25 metropolitan areas tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Financial Examiner positions at the 90th percentile earn significantly more than the median, suggesting strong income growth potential with experience and specialization. The gap between the 10th and 90th percentile indicates the impact that skills, location, and seniority have on compensation.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. COL adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities.