Financial Examiners Salary
Financial Examiners in Ogden, UT make a median of $101,870 a year, or about $48.98 an hour. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $143K for experienced workers.
So what does $102K get you in Ogden?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Ogden’s Regional Price Parity (100.3). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Ogden
Financial examiners pay in Ogden tracks closely to the national median, $102K locally vs. $94K nationwide, a 8% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,058/month, 16.9% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 100.3) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for financial examiners in metros near Ogden, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $96K | , |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $80K | , |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $101K | , |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $85K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ogden, UT
Entry-level financial examiners (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $102K. Top earners bring in $143K or more, a $103K spread from bottom to top.
Financial Examiners pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Financial Examiners salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $199K | +111% | 470 |
| New York | $129K | +37% | 13,480 |
| Connecticut | $121K | +28% | N/A |
| Washington | $114K | +21% | 420 |
| Massachusetts | $111K | +18% | 950 |
| New Jersey | $106K | +13% | 2,190 |
| California | $106K | +13% | 4,200 |
| Minnesota | $104K | +11% | 1,280 |
| Virginia | $104K | +11% | 1,280 |
| Maryland | $103K | +9% | 350 |
| North Carolina | $101K | +7% | 2,610 |
| Colorado | $100K | +6% | 1,910 |
| Oregon | $95K | +0% | 820 |
| Rhode Island | $94K | -0% | 320 |
| Illinois | $93K | -1% | 4,050 |
| Delaware | $92K | -2% | 430 |
| Utah | $92K | -2% | 960 |
| Alaska | $91K | -4% | 50 |
| South Dakota | $89K | -6% | 150 |
| Tennessee | $87K | -7% | 500 |
| South Carolina | $86K | -8% | 480 |
| Wisconsin | $86K | -8% | 580 |
| Mississippi | $85K | -9% | 420 |
| Idaho | $85K | -9% | 210 |
| Nevada | $85K | -10% | 180 |
| Louisiana | $84K | -10% | 240 |
| North Dakota | $83K | -12% | 220 |
| Indiana | $81K | -14% | 420 |
| Montana | $81K | -14% | 140 |
| Maine | $81K | -14% | 230 |
| New Hampshire | $81K | -14% | 130 |
| Oklahoma | $81K | -14% | 400 |
| Kansas | $80K | -15% | 470 |
| Iowa | $80K | -15% | 1,020 |
| Arizona | $80K | -15% | 1,910 |
| Missouri | $80K | -15% | 2,290 |
| Pennsylvania | $79K | -17% | 2,590 |
| Texas | $78K | -17% | 5,230 |
| Georgia | $78K | -17% | 1,450 |
| Kentucky | $76K | -19% | 640 |
| Florida | $76K | -19% | 4,190 |
| Vermont | $75K | -21% | 170 |
| Nebraska | $74K | -21% | 840 |
| Michigan | $71K | -25% | 710 |
| Ohio | $69K | -27% | 3,680 |
| New Mexico | $68K | -28% | 220 |
| Hawaii | $63K | -33% | 270 |
| West Virginia | $61K | -36% | 240 |
| Arkansas | $58K | -39% | 540 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a financial examiner afford a 2BR apartment alone in Ogden?
Yes — at the median salary of $102K, rent takes 16.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,058/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for financial examiners in Ogden?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new financial examiners typically earn — is $40K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,396/month. At HUD’s $1,058/month FMR, rent would take 44% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is financial examiner a high-paying job in Ogden?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $102K locally vs. $94K nationally, a 8% difference.
How does Ogden compare to the national average for financial examiners?
Ogden pays $102K median vs. the U.S. average of $94K — that’s +8%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.3), the purchasing-power equivalent is $102K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do financial examiners make in Ogden, UT?
The median is $101,870 a year, that works out to about $49 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,940, and experienced financial examiners can clear $143,420. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $102K enough to live in Ogden?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,276/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,058/month, which eats 16.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a financial examiners salary go in Ogden?
Ogden has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median financial examiners salary is worth about $101,565 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do financial examiners get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.