Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts
Obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations. May coordinate fraud detection and prevention activities.
SOC: 13-2099.04
Common Job Titles
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)Forensic AccountantInvestigatorSpecial Investigations Unit Investigator (SIU Investigator)
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
127,450
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $46,420 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $151,780 |
| Workers on average earn | $93,890 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- English Language4.4/5
- Law and Government4.0/5
- Economics and Accounting4.0/5
- Computers and Electronics3.6/5
- Administration and Management3.6/5
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 SQL ServerMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WordPythonRSASSplunk EnterpriseStructured query language SQLTableau
Technology Skills
ArcSight Enterprise Threat and Risk ManagementBookkeeping softwareBusiness intelligence softwareElectronic health record EHR softwareGuardian Analytics FraudMAPIBM CognosLexisNexisNortonLifeLock cybersecurity software
Tools & Equipment
Desktop computersDigital audio recordersDigital still camerasDigital video camerasLaptop computersPersonal computersTablet computers