Financial Examiners pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $254,090 or more. The middle half of financial examiners in Washington earn between $115,170 and $216,050.
- $78K10th
- $115K25th
- $158KMedian
- $216K75th
- $254K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $165,530 | $13,794 | $79.58 |
| Median | $157,560 | $13,130 | $75.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $115,170 | $9,598 | $55.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $216,050 | $18,004 | $103.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Financial Examiners pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Financial examiners in Washington earn 12% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($187,240) and 56% more than the U.S. average ($106,240). At the median the gap is +67% against the U.S. median of $94,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $165,530 | $157,560 | $77,630 | $254,090 | 890 |
| Washington, D.C. | $187,240 | $198,720 | $84,050 | $256,820 | 470 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $165,530, a single filer in Washington takes home about $113,304 a year, or $9,442 a month and $4,358 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $117,714 | $9,809 |
| Working in MD | $116,476 | $9,706 |
| Working in VA | $115,702 | $9,642 |
| Working in DC | $113,304 | $9,442 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for financial examiners? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $165,530 buys what about $152,024 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Financial Examiners salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$115,710
- Richmond, VA$107,560
- Harrisburg, PA$92,970
- Lancaster, PA$94,020
- Reading, PA$82,620
- Philadelphia, PA$99,840
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 Washington: questions
How much do financial examiners make an hour in Washington?
$79.58 an hour on average, and $75.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level financial examiners salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $115,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the financial examiners take-home pay in Washington?
About $113,304 a year ($9,442 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $165,530.
Do financial examiners earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 56% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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