Fraud Examiners
O*NET title: 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.
Also called: AML Analyst (Anti-Money Laundering Analyst), AML Consultant (Anti-Money Laundering Consultant), AML Investigator (Anti-Money Laundering Investigator), AML Operations Analyst (Anti-Money Laundering Operations Analyst), AML Specialist (Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), Anti-Fraud Operations Analyst
Median pay
$81,100
Pay for the broader BLS group “Financial Specialists, All Other”
Pay range (10th–90th)
$48,460 – $151,490
People employed
132,130
Whole BLS group
Holland code
CIE
Conventional · Investigative · Enterprising
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
Is this career right for you?
These are the things that stand out in this job compared with other U.S. jobs (O*NET 31.0 work context). Answer honestly.
- 1.Are you comfortable sitting at a desk most of the day?
- 2.Do you want a job with little physical risk?
- 3.Are you happy working mostly on your own, with little contact with others?
- 4.Do you prefer a steady pace without constant deadlines?
- 5.Do you want the same hours every week?
Fraud Examiners pay by state
Highest-paying states
Annual median pay by state (49 states and DC with published data). Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, for the broader group “Financial Specialists, All Other”.
What fraud examiners do
- 01Document all investigative activities.
- 02Create and maintain logs, records, or databases of information about fraudulent activity.
- 03Prepare written reports of investigation findings.
- 04Interview witnesses or suspects and take statements.
- 05Gather financial documents related to investigations.
- 06Analyze financial data to detect irregularities in areas such as billing trends, financial relationships, and regulatory compliance procedures.
Skills that matter most
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
Knowledge
- English Language
- Law and Government
- Economics and Accounting
- Administrative
- Psychology
Work styles that stand out
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Cautiousness
- Intellectual Curiosity
Education and first steps
O*NET has no education survey data for this job.
How people get started
- Usually needs a bachelor's degree (O*NET Job Zone 4).
- Related work experience: over 2 years, up to and including 4 years.
- On-the-job training: over 1 month, up to and including 3 months.
- A professional certification is often expected.
Most common answers from O*NET 31.0 Education, Training and Experience.
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Career changes
Change from fraud examiners
- Intelligence Analysts91% · group pay
- Compliance Managers91% · group pay
- Private Detectives and Investigators87% · —
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators86% · —
- Management Analysts84% · —
Change into fraud examiners
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
- Intelligence Analysts88% · $93,790
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators86% · $78,000
- Compliance Managers85% · $141,900
- Loss Prevention Managers85% · $141,900
- Private Detectives and Investigators85% · $51,220
Majors that lead here
- Financial Mathematics
- Religious Institution Administration and Management
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Finance, General
From the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.