Financial Examiners Salary in California
Financial Examiners in California earn a median of $106,000 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $106,000
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($94,160)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,200
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,680; the top 10% earn over $175,140. Nationally the range is $56,230 to $174,200.
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Financial Examiners pay in California
How much do financial examiners make in California?
The median is $106,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,680 and the top 10% earn over $175,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for financial examiners?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 49 (+13% vs. the national median of $94,160). Living costs are not included.