Financial Examiners pay range in Fayetteville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $129,100 or more. The middle half of financial examiners in Fayetteville earn between $51,880 and $103,770.
- $46K10th
- $52K25th
- $60KMedian
- $104K75th
- $129K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $80,810 | $6,734 | $38.85 |
| Median | $60,360 | $5,030 | $29.02 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,880 | $4,323 | $24.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,770 | $8,648 | $49.89 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Financial Examiners pay in Fayetteville vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
Financial examiners in Fayetteville earn 7% more than the Arkansas average ($75,450) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($106,240). At the median the gap is -36% against the U.S. median of $94,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $80,810 | $60,360 | $45,910 | $129,100 | 80 |
| Arkansas | $75,450 | $57,590 | $46,630 | $125,840 | 540 |
| United States | $106,240 | $94,160 | $56,230 | $174,200 | 67,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Financial Examiners salary after taxes in Fayetteville
On the average salary of $80,810, a single filer in Fayetteville takes home about $63,178 a year, or $5,265 a month and $2,430 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Is Fayetteville a good place for financial examiners? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fayetteville area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.4), so the average $80,810 buys what about $88,459 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Fayetteville ($46,610). A typical home costs $368,497, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Financial Examiners salary in other Arkansas cities
Fayetteville ranks 1st of 2 Arkansas metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Fayetteville$80,810
- Little Rock$77,170
Highest-paying cities for financial examiners
Washington, DC pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($165,530).
- Washington, DC$165,530
- San Francisco, CA$155,060
- Bridgeport, CT$148,000
- Charleston, SC$146,860
- New York, NY$143,750
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Financial Examiners salary in Fayetteville: questions
How much do financial examiners make an hour in Fayetteville?
$38.85 an hour on average, and $29.02 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level financial examiners salary in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the financial examiners take-home pay in Fayetteville?
About $63,178 a year ($5,265 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $80,810. Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Do financial examiners earn more in Fayetteville than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% less than the U.S. average for this job ($106,240).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-2061; area Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR (22220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.