Financial Examiners pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for financial examiners is $44.78 an hour ($93,150 a year). About 4,050 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($94,160). Illinois ranks 15th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for financial examiners in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.75 | $59,800 |
| 25% of workers | $37.47 | $77,930 |
| Half of workers (median) | $44.78 | $93,150 |
| 75% of workers | $61.10 | $127,090 |
| 90% of workers | $80.42 | $167,270 |
Financial Examiners pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $98,470 | 3,160 |
| Peoria | $80,000 | 90 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $77,340 | 60 |
| Springfield | $76,790 | 180 |
| Bloomington | $76,430 | 80 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for financial examiners
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.3% over ten years, much faster than average · about 4,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $80,230 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $101,180 |
| Loan Officers | $79,150 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $120,130 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $81,180 |
| Credit Analysts | $84,990 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $104,300 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $60,150 |
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