Financial Examiners Salary in Ohio

Financial examiners in Ohio earn the most in Columbus (average $92,110 a year) and the least in Cleveland ($66,990), across the 5 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the financial examiners average at $78,880 and the median at $69,040 for 3,680 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,240.

Financial Examiners average salary by city in Ohio

Columbus$92,110
Cincinnati$88,150
Akron$77,760
Dayton$75,710
Cleveland$66,990

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Columbus	$92,110	$81,000	$61,980	$69,229	95
Cincinnati	$88,150	$78,310	$58,590	$67,268	95
Akron	$77,760	$80,120	$53,050	$59,894	93
Dayton	$75,710	$81,680	$62,310	$58,559	93
Cleveland	$66,990	$46,960	$46,960	$52,883	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Financial Examiners salary in other states

Financial Examiners salary by city and state

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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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