How much does a financial examiner make in Kentucky?
$76,260a year
Median yearly pay for financial examiners in Kentucky. That is $36.66 an hour or $6,355 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.66
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,400Median: $76,260Highest 10%: $135,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,400 | $24.23 | |
| 25th | $63,260 | $30.41 | |
| Median | $76,260 | $36.66 | |
| 75th | $105,500 | $50.73 | |
| 90th | $135,600 | $65.18 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $89,730 |
| Louisville, KY | $87,390 |
| Huntington, WV | $79,870 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $78,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for financial examiners.
| 37. Pennsylvania | $78,500 |
| 38. Texas | $78,140 |
| 39. Georgia | $77,710 |
| 40. Kentucky | $76,260 |
| 41. Florida | $76,230 |
| 42. Vermont | $74,680 |
| 43. Nebraska | $74,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial examiner make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $36.66 ($76,260 a year).
Do financial examiners make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $76,260 against $94,160 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for financial examiner pay?
Kentucky ranks 40 of 49 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays financial examiners the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $89,730 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.