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Financial Examiners in District of Columbia
Financial examiners enforce compliance with laws and regulations at banks, credit unions, securities firms, and real estate companies. They examine financial records, verify transactions, and authenticate documentation to ensure institutions follow federal and state regulations In District of Columbia the median pay is $198,720 a year, 111% above the national median of $94,160.
$198,720median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$134,470–$239,240middle half earn
470employed in District of Columbia
$94,160U.S. median, for comparison
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against financial examiners and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against financial examiners and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision Making
Knowledge areas
English LanguageEconomics and AccountingLaw and GovernmentMathematics (knowledge)Administration and ManagementComputers and Electronics
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Financial Examiners.
Licenses and training in District of Columbia
Financial Examiners pay in other states
New York · $128,920Connecticut · $120,530Washington · $113,700Massachusetts · $111,110New Jersey · $106,410California · $106,000Minnesota · $104,260Virginia · $104,060Maryland · $102,980North Carolina · $100,730
Related occupations
Accountants and AuditorsAppraisers of Personal and Business PropertyAppraisers and Assessors of Real EstateBudget AnalystsCredit AnalystsFinancial and Investment AnalystsPersonal Financial AdvisorsInsurance Underwriters
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against financial examiners and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against financial examiners and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 13-2061.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.