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Financial Examiners average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$155,060
- San Jose$127,560
- Los Angeles$113,510
- San Diego$112,740
- Sacramento$100,660
- Riverside$96,240
- Oxnard$93,160
- Fresno$90,160
- Bakersfield$89,250
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $155,060 | $131,820 | $102,010 | $106,921 | 116 |
| San Jose | $127,560 | $123,750 | $94,650 | $90,682 | 110 |
| Los Angeles | $113,510 | $106,000 | $79,930 | $82,220 | 114 |
| San Diego | $112,740 | $106,090 | $80,310 | $81,750 | 112 |
| Sacramento | $100,660 | $102,630 | $77,320 | $74,375 | 107 |
| Riverside | $96,240 | $78,250 | $65,700 | $71,677 | 106 |
| Oxnard | $93,160 | $84,040 | $74,660 | $69,796 | 111 |
| Fresno | $90,160 | $79,280 | $74,210 | $67,965 | 102 |
| Bakersfield | $89,250 | $77,610 | $68,200 | $67,409 | 101 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Financial Examiners salary in other states
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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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