Financial Examiners pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $161,740 or more. The middle half of financial examiners in Providence earn between $65,260 and $124,990.
- $61K10th
- $65K25th
- $98KMedian
- $125K75th
- $162K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $103,050 | $8,588 | $49.54 |
| Median | $97,720 | $8,143 | $46.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,260 | $5,438 | $31.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $124,990 | $10,416 | $60.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Financial Examiners pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Financial examiners in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($100,920) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($106,240). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $94,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $103,050 | $97,720 | $60,930 | $161,740 | 310 |
| Rhode Island | $100,920 | $94,130 | $60,930 | $160,350 | 320 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $103,050, a single filer in Providence takes home about $78,033 a year, or $6,503 a month and $3,001 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $78,033 | $6,503 |
| Working in MA | $76,493 | $6,374 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for financial examiners? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $103,050 buys what about $101,255 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Financial Examiners salary in nearby metro areas
- Boston, MA$122,280
- Hartford, CT$114,590
- New Haven, CT$97,920
- Manchester, NH$138,560
- Bridgeport, CT$148,000
- Portland, ME$101,740
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 Providence: questions
How much do financial examiners make an hour in Providence?
$49.54 an hour on average, and $46.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level financial examiners salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the financial examiners take-home pay in Providence?
About $78,033 a year ($6,503 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $103,050. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do financial examiners earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.01, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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