Financial Examiners pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $200,220 or more. The middle half of financial examiners in Memphis earn between $65,220 and $148,170.
- $47K10th
- $65K25th
- $102KMedian
- $148K75th
- $200K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $113,020 | $9,418 | $54.34 |
| Median | $102,420 | $8,535 | $49.24 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,220 | $5,435 | $31.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $148,170 | $12,348 | $71.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Financial Examiners pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Financial examiners in Memphis earn 14% more than the Tennessee average ($99,570) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($106,240). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $94,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $113,020 | $102,420 | $47,460 | $200,220 | 90 |
| Tennessee | $99,570 | $87,110 | $51,170 | $160,710 | 500 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $113,020, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $88,340 a year, or $7,362 a month and $3,398 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $88,340 | $7,362 |
| Working in MS | $84,551 | $7,046 |
| Working in AR | $84,359 | $7,030 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for financial examiners? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $113,020 buys what about $122,609 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Financial Examiners salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 1st of 3 Tennessee metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Memphis: questions
How much do financial examiners make an hour in Memphis?
$54.34 an hour on average, and $49.24 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level financial examiners salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the financial examiners take-home pay in Memphis?
About $88,340 a year ($7,362 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $113,020. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do financial examiners earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.5%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.35, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.35).
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