Financial Examiners
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.
Common Job Titles
- Bank Examiner
- Bank Secrecy Act Anti-Money Laundering Officer (BSA/AML Officer)
- Credit Union Examiner
- Examining Officer
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Financial Examiners (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
62,830
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $53,420. 25th percentile: U.S. $66,800. 50th percentile: U.S. $90,400. 75th percentile: U.S. $127,210. 90th percentile: U.S. $171,540. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $53,420 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $171,540 |
| Workers on average earn | $103,650 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- English Language4.3/5
- Economics and Accounting4.1/5
- Law and Government3.2/5
- Mathematics3.1/5
- Administration and Management3.0/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- Structured query language SQL
Technology Skills
- ACL Analytics
- Auditing software
- Financial compliance software
- Financial transaction analysis software
- General Examination System GENESYS
- Investigation management software
- LexisNexis
- NILS INSource
Tools & Equipment
- 10-key calculators
- Desktop computers
- Notebook computers
- Personal computers