U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Federal Reserve System / Financial Institution Examining

Job-title file

Financial Institution Examining

Maintain financial records, prepare budgets and reports, and ensure compliance with fiscal rules.

378 employees hold this title in Federal Reserve System. Median total compensation for the role is $161,944, below the department median of $185,831.

Employees: 378
Total payroll: $61.7M
Role median: $161,944
Agency median: $185,831
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$67,887$255,000+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 378 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Financial Institution Examining pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Financial Examiners — about 67,830 people — is $94,160. Federal Reserve System pays a median base salary of $161,776 for this role, 72% above that figure — about the 86th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Federal Reserve System sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$56,230

$70,660

$94,160

$129,600

$174,200

Federal Reserve System median · $161,776

The bar is the range of annual wages for Financial Examiners across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Federal Reserve System’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Federal Reserve System is $161,944, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Financial Institution Examining is held in 5 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Federal Reserve System, the median of $161,944 ranks #2 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$211,185 · 191

Department of Treasury

$154,979 · 2,382

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$153,736 · 2,800

Farm Credit Administration

$261 · 169

Median total compensation for the Financial Institution Examining role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Paulette Hargrove

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$133,244

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $133,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,244
Pay grade: 51
Work city: Rancho Cordova
Work county: Sacramento
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,244
Basic Pay (before locality): $113,903
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062934067
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Paulette Hargrove holds the role of Financial Institution Examining at Federal Reserve System based in Rancho Cordova, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $133,244. Their pay grade is 51.

Jonathan Acocella

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$133,235

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $133,235
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,235
Pay grade: 51
Work city: San Diego
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,235
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,984
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Jonathan Acocella works as a Financial Institution Examining for Federal Reserve System based in San Diego, California. Jonathan earned $133,235 in 2024. Their pay grade is 51.

Christopher Von Wittke

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$132,982

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $132,482
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,982
Pay grade: 51
Work city: San Jose
Work county: Santa Clara
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,482
Basic Pay (before locality): $92,729
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063340085
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Christopher Von Wittke holds the role of Financial Institution Examining at Federal Reserve System based in San Jose, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $132,982. Their pay grade is 51.

Jaime Awoyinka

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$132,593

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $132,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,593
Pay grade: 51
Work city: Lake Elmo
Work county: Washington
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $113,903
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 273910163
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

At Federal Reserve System, Jaime Awoyinka serves as a Financial Institution Examining based in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Their 2024 pay totaled $132,593. They are classified at grade 51.

Calvin Bruce

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$132,492

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $132,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,492
Pay grade: 51
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,492
Basic Pay (before locality): $113,903
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Calvin Bruce is a Financial Institution Examining at Federal Reserve System based in Chicago, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $132,492. They are classified at grade 51.

Sheldon Cowin

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$132,492

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $132,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,492
Pay grade: 51
Work city: Northbrook
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,492
Basic Pay (before locality): $113,903
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 176280031
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Sheldon Cowin is a Financial Institution Examining at Federal Reserve System based in Northbrook, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $132,492. They are classified at grade 51.

Andrew Bzdel

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$131,466

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $131,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,466
Pay grade: 51
Work city: Holyoke
Work county: Hampden
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $113,903
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250500013
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Andrew Bzdel works as a Financial Institution Examining for Federal Reserve System based in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Andrew earned $131,466 in 2024. Their pay grade is 51.

Lateeka Mosley

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$131,315

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $129,565
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,315
Pay grade: 51
Work city: Hillsborough
Work county: Somerset
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,565
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,224
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 341417035
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Lateeka Mosley holds the role of Financial Institution Examining at Federal Reserve System based in Hillsborough, New Jersey. In 2024, their total compensation was $131,315. Their pay grade is 51.

Derrick Parker

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$131,268

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $131,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,268
Pay grade: 51
Work city: Portage
Work county: Porter
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,268
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,851
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 184025127
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Derrick Parker works as a Financial Institution Examining for Federal Reserve System based in Portage, Indiana. Derrick earned $131,268 in 2024. Their pay grade is 51.

Lauren Mueller

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$131,206

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $130,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,206
Pay grade: 52
Work city: Arlington Hts
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,706
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,368
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 170280031
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Lauren Mueller is a Financial Institution Examining at Federal Reserve System based in Arlington Hts, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $131,206. They are classified at grade 52.

Brian Pennington

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$131,110

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $131,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,110
Pay grade: 52
Work city: Ooltewah
Work county: Hamilton
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,110
Basic Pay (before locality): $126,007
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471885065
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

At Federal Reserve System, Brian Pennington serves as a Financial Institution Examining based in Ooltewah, Tennessee. Their 2024 pay totaled $131,110. They are classified at grade 52.

Rommel Menzies

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$129,636

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $129,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,636
Pay grade: 51
Work city: Los Angeles
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,136
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,636
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

At Federal Reserve System, Rommel Menzies serves as a Financial Institution Examining based in Los Angeles, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,636. They are classified at grade 51.

Cheryl Steele

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$129,221

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $129,221
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,221
Pay grade: 51
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,221
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,984
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Cheryl Steele holds the role of Financial Institution Examining at Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,221. Their pay grade is 51.

Kirk Barrow

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$129,221

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $129,221
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,221
Pay grade: 51
Work city: Bowie
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,221
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,984
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240170033
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

At Federal Reserve System, Kirk Barrow serves as a Financial Institution Examining based in Bowie, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,221. They are classified at grade 51.

Joan Chyun

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$129,136

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $129,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,136
Pay grade: 51
Work city: Irvine
Work county: Orange
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,136
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,636
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061713059
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Joan Chyun holds the role of Financial Institution Examining at Federal Reserve System based in Irvine, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,136. Their pay grade is 51.

James Warren

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$128,057

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $128,057
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,057
Pay grade: 51
Work city: Camden
Work county: Camden
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,057
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,217
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 340520007
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

James Warren is a Financial Institution Examining at Federal Reserve System based in Camden, New Jersey. 2024 total compensation came to $128,057. They are classified at grade 51.

Karen Harris

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$127,123

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $127,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,123
Pay grade: 51
Work city: Baltimore
Work county: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,123
Basic Pay (before locality): $102,296
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Karen Harris works as a Financial Institution Examining for Federal Reserve System based in Baltimore, Maryland. Karen earned $127,123 in 2024. Their pay grade is 51.

Haroon Unjom

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$126,997

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $126,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,997
Pay grade: 52
Work city: Gurnee
Work county: Lake
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,497
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,749
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 173670097
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

At Federal Reserve System, Haroon Unjom serves as a Financial Institution Examining based in Gurnee, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,997. They are classified at grade 52.

Patricia Wiggins

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$126,888

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $126,888
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,888
Pay grade: 52
Work city: Ft Myers
Work county: Lee
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,888
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,949
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121070071
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Patricia Wiggins holds the role of Financial Institution Examining at Federal Reserve System based in Ft Myers, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,888. Their pay grade is 52.

Mary Ives

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$126,831

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $126,831
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,831
Pay grade: 51
Work city: Glendale
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,831
Basic Pay (before locality): $113,903
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040200013
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Mary Ives is a Financial Institution Examining at Federal Reserve System based in Glendale, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $126,831. They are classified at grade 51.

Elden Andrus

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$126,329

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $124,829
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,329
Pay grade: 52
Work city: Alpine
Work county: Utah
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,829
Basic Pay (before locality): $119,970
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 490010049
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Elden Andrus works as a Financial Institution Examining for Federal Reserve System based in Alpine, Utah. Elden earned $126,329 in 2024. Their pay grade is 52.

Kenneth Mitchell

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$126,205

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $126,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,205
Pay grade: 51
Work city: North Las Vegas
Work county: Clark
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,205
Basic Pay (before locality): $113,903
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320150003
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Kenneth Mitchell holds the role of Financial Institution Examining at Federal Reserve System based in North Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2024, their total compensation was $126,205. Their pay grade is 51.

Joseph Ross

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$125,828

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $124,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,828
Pay grade: 52
Work city: Deltona
Work county: Volusia
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,828
Basic Pay (before locality): $119,969
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 120825127
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Joseph Ross is a Financial Institution Examining at Federal Reserve System based in Deltona, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $125,828. They are classified at grade 52.

Debra Watson

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$125,479

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $124,979
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,479
Pay grade: 51
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,979
Basic Pay (before locality): $107,444
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Debra Watson is a Financial Institution Examining at Federal Reserve System based in Chicago, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $125,479. They are classified at grade 51.

Karlos Horn

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$125,393

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $125,393
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,393
Pay grade: 51
Work city: New York - Kings
Work county: Kings
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,393
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,286
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170047
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Karlos Horn holds the role of Financial Institution Examining at Federal Reserve System based in New York - Kings, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,393. Their pay grade is 51.

Alyssa Blake

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$125,393

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $125,393
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,393
Pay grade: 51
Work city: Piscataway
Work county: Middlesex
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,393
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,286
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 342582023
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

At Federal Reserve System, Alyssa Blake serves as a Financial Institution Examining based in Piscataway, New Jersey. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,393. They are classified at grade 51.

John Talbot

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$124,449

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $123,949
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,449
Pay grade: 51
Work city: North Kansas City
Work county: Clay
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,949
Basic Pay (before locality): $113,903
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 295770047
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

John Talbot holds the role of Financial Institution Examining at Federal Reserve System based in North Kansas City, Missouri. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,449. Their pay grade is 51.

Emma Fouillard

Financial Institution Examining/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$124,087

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $124,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,087
Pay grade: 51
Work city: Concord
Work county: Contra Costa
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,087
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,853
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060820013
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0570
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Emma Fouillard holds the role of Financial Institution Examining at Federal Reserve System based in Concord, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,087. Their pay grade is 51.