Financial Examiners Salary in Wisconsin

Financial examiners in Wisconsin earn the most in Milwaukee (average $100,990 a year) and the least in Madison ($97,260), across the 2 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the financial examiners average at $97,430 and the median at $86,320 for 580 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,240.

Financial Examiners average salary by city in Wisconsin

Milwaukee$100,990
Madison$97,260

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Milwaukee	$100,990	$90,770	$73,480	$75,390	97
Madison	$97,260	$88,920	$78,670	$72,988	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Financial Examiners salary in other states

Financial Examiners salary by city and state

More about pay in Wisconsin

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.
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.

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