Financial Examiners Salary in North Carolina

Financial examiners in North Carolina earn the most in Charlotte (average $112,020 a year) and the least in Winston-Salem ($92,480), across the 4 North Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the financial examiners average at $105,660 and the median at $100,730 for 2,610 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,240.

Financial Examiners average salary by city in North Carolina

Charlotte$112,020
Greensboro$102,390
Raleigh$99,610
Winston-Salem$92,480

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charlotte	$112,020	$105,240	$79,660	$83,675	97
Greensboro	$102,390	$87,040	$65,260	$77,285	93
Raleigh	$99,610	$81,100	$67,040	$75,440	98
Winston-Salem	$92,480	$92,490	$75,190	$70,708	92

*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 North Carolina

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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