As a financial examiner, you’ll engage in efforts to affirm that financial transactions are legally sound. For instance, you may validate if banks abide by laws or assess if loans meet an institution’s risk tolerance. You could also investigate predatory lenders to protect borrowers in vulnerable communities. In 2020, the median annual salary for all financial examiners was $81,430, while financial examiners employed by the federal government earned about 52% more at $124,070 per year.