Salary distribution
Where California financial examiners fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $80,500 and $132,450, with a median of $105,790.
Financial Examiners in California: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 6 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $111,440. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 2 | $71,777 |
| Level II — qualified | 2 | $111,440 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 2 | $167,500 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Financial Examiners in California. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of China | Associate (Los Angeles Branch) | 1 | $81,570 |
| Dr. Kumo, Inc | Digital Health Enterprise Financial Analyst | 1 | $61,984 |
| Chime Financial, Inc. | Business Control Manager | 1 | $135,000 |
| Bank Irvine | Sr. VP/Bank Secrecy Act Officer | 1 | $150,000 |
| Coinbase, Inc. | Manager, Ecosystem & Onchain Advisory | 1 | $185,000 |
| AUS Merchant Services, Inc. | Senior Specialist, Anti-Money Laundering & Sanction | 1 | $87,880 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Associate (Los Angeles Branch) at Bank of China$81,570Los AngelesWage Level IDecided Jul 7, 2025I-200-25178-136863
- Digital Health Enterprise Financial Analyst at Dr. Kumo, Inc$61,9846850 Lincoln AveWage Level IDecided Jun 6, 2025I-200-25151-037927
- Business Control Manager at Chime Financial, Inc.$135,000San FranciscoWage Level IIDecided May 27, 2025I-200-25140-994184
- Sr. VP/Bank Secrecy Act Officer at Bank Irvine$150,000IrvineWage Level IVDecided Apr 10, 2025I-200-25093-827712
- Manager, Ecosystem & Onchain Advisory at Coinbase, Inc.$185,000BerkeleyWage Level IVDecided Mar 12, 2025I-200-25064-746890
- Senior Specialist, Anti-Money Laundering & Sanction at AUS Merchant Services, Inc.$87,880SunnyvaleWage Level IIDecided Oct 7, 2024I-200-24274-375399
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Financial Examiners pay by experience level in California
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Financial Examiners in California, by industry
Median offered wage across 6 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Finance and insurance leads with a median of $142,500.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance | Bank of China | 4 | $142,500 |
| Technology and software | Dr. Kumo, Inc | 1 | $61,984 |
| Professional services | AUS Merchant Services, Inc. | 1 | $87,880 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in California over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.3 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Deductive Reasoning
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Inductive Reasoning
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 4.1 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
- 4.1 / 5
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Direct and participate in formal and informal meetings with bank directors, trustees, senior management, counsels, outside accountants, and consultants to gather information and discuss findings.
- 02
Recommend actions to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, or to protect solvency of institutions.
- 03
Prepare reports, exhibits, and other supporting schedules that detail an institution's safety and soundness, compliance with laws and regulations, and recommended solutions to questionable financial conditions.
- 04
Resolve problems concerning the overall financial integrity of banking institutions including loan investment portfolios, capital, earnings, and specific or large troubled accounts.
- 05
Investigate activities of institutions to enforce laws and regulations and to ensure legality of transactions and operations or financial solvency.
- 06
Plan, supervise, and review work of assigned subordinates.
- 07
Review balance sheets, operating income and expense accounts, and loan documentation to confirm institution assets and liabilities.
- 08
Review audit reports of internal and external auditors to monitor adequacy of scope of reports or to discover specific weaknesses in internal routines.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+18.6%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing much faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for financial examiners in major California metropolitan areas.
- San Francisco$132,190
- San Jose$109,450
- Los Angeles$101,630
- Sacramento$100,420
- San Diego$96,930
- Riverside$90,080
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Financial Examiners in California?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Financial Examiners in California is $105,790.
- How does California compare to the national median for Financial Examiners?
- The California median is +13.1% versus the BLS national figure of $93,532.
- What is the salary range for Financial Examiners in California?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $66,570 and the 90th-percentile at $193,450, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Financial Examiners a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 18.6% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Financial Examiners?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.