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Financial Examiners Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Financial Examiners make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$106,000
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.2% vs 2024
$118,710
Mean Salary
$106,000
Median Salary
$50.96
Hourly Rate
4,200 people work as Financial Examiners in California
Financial Examiners salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Financial Examiners in California earn a median salary of $106,000 per year ($8,833/month).
This is 18.7% above the national average of $89,293.
California ranks #7 out of 49 states for Financial Examiners pay.
Approximately 4,200 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 0.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.12
Critical Thinking
4.12
Active Listening
4.0
Writing
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.35
Economics and Accounting
4.09
Law and Government
3.23
Mathematics
3.13
Administration and Management
3.05
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(87.0% of workers)
Salaries for Financial Examiners in California range from $66,680 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $175,140 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $80,120 and $135,110.
How much do Financial Examiners make in California?
The median annual salary for Financial Examiners in California is $106,000 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $118,710.
What is the salary range for a Financial Examiners in California?
Salaries for Financial Examiners in California range from $66,680 at the 10th percentile to $175,140 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $80,120 and $135,110.
What is the starting salary for a Financial Examiners in California?
Entry-level Financial Examiners positions in California typically start around $66,680 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $80,120 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Financial Examiners in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 4,200 people are employed as Financial Examiners in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Financial Examiners in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Financial Examiners in California is approximately $50.96 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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