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How to become financial examinerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Finance Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$94,160
25th–75th pct. $70,660–$129,600
Top pay (est.)
$226,500
Top 10% $174,200
Pay in 5 years
$105,500est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$118,300est.
$101,700–$137,300
Outlook score
56/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
82%
Very high
Job growth (10 yr)
+9.3%
4,500 openings / yr

How to become financial examiners

Typical education
Bachelor's degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Financial Examiners

Key skills

Critical Thinking
4.5
Monitoring
4.2
Reading Comprehension
4.2
Judgment and Decision Making
4.1
Active Listening
4.1
Speaking
4.1
Active Learning
4.1
Complex Problem Solving
4.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Economics and Accounting
4.6
English Language
4.3
Mathematics
4.2
Administration and Management
4.0
Law and Government
3.5
Administrative
3.3
Computers and Electronics
3.1
Education and Training
2.7

What the work involves

Analyzing Data or InformationEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeGetting InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with People Outside the Organization

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem Sensitivity

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
87%
Post-bachelor's certificate
9%
Master's degree
4%

Training before entry

2–4 years
48%
1–2 years
13%
6–12 months
9%
1–3 months
9%
4–10 years
9%
Up to 1 month
9%
3–6 months
4%

Related work experience

None
39%
2–4 years
26%
4–6 years
13%
1–2 years
9%
6–12 months
9%
Over 10 years
4%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as financial examiners

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.