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.
SOC: 13-2061.00
Common Job Titles
Bank ExaminerBank Secrecy Act Anti-Money Laundering Officer (BSA/AML Officer)Credit Union ExaminerExamining 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
| 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 AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordSAP softwareStructured query language SQL
Technology Skills
ACL AnalyticsAuditing softwareFinancial compliance softwareFinancial transaction analysis softwareGeneral Examination System GENESYSInvestigation management softwareLexisNexisNILS INSource
Tools & Equipment
10-key calculatorsDesktop computersNotebook computersPersonal computers