Financial Examiners pay range in Utica
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,730 or more. The middle half of financial examiners in Utica earn between $49,230 and $60,320.
- $49K10th
- $49K25th
- $49KMedian
- $60K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,320 | $5,110 | $29.48 |
| Median | $49,230 | $4,102 | $23.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,230 | $4,102 | $23.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,320 | $5,027 | $29.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Financial Examiners pay in Utica vs. New York and the U.S.
Financial examiners in Utica earn 55% less than the New York average ($137,700) and 42% less than the U.S. average ($106,240). At the median the gap is -48% against the U.S. median of $94,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utica | $61,320 | $49,230 | $49,230 | $81,730 | n/a |
| New York | $137,700 | $128,920 | $70,710 | $216,090 | 13,480 |
| 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 Utica
On the average salary of $61,320, a single filer in Utica takes home about $48,683 a year, or $4,057 a month and $1,872 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Utica a good place for financial examiners? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Utica area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $61,320 buys what about $66,165 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Utica ($48,970). A typical home costs $230,265, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Financial Examiners salary in other New York cities
Utica ranks 7th of 7 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($143,750).
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
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Financial Examiners salary in Utica: questions
How much do financial examiners make an hour in Utica?
$29.48 an hour on average, and $23.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level financial examiners salary in Utica?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the financial examiners take-home pay in Utica?
About $48,683 a year ($4,057 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,320. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do financial examiners earn more in Utica than elsewhere?
The average here is 42% 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 Utica-Rome, NY (46540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
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