Prevailing Wage for Financial Examiners
Prevailing wage for Financial Examiners is set by DOL under SOC 13-2061 and applies to H-1B, E-3, and green card sponsorship. Whether your title is Bank Examiner, Compliance Analyst, or Bank Secrecy Act Anti-Money Laundering Officer (BSA/AML Officer), DOL assigns four experience-based wage levels, and the floor shifts significantly depending on the worksite city.
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Entry-level examiners with limited experience, typically recent graduates or early-career hires working under close supervision on routine compliance reviews. Level 1 applies when the role requires no independent judgment and tasks are narrowly defined within established procedures.
Qualified examiners with some independent responsibility, typically two to four years of experience handling standard examination or compliance workflows. Level 2 is the most common filing level for Financial Examiners, covering roles with moderate autonomy and some specialization.
Experienced examiners who independently manage complex portfolios, lead portions of examination cycles, or specialize in areas such as AML, CRA compliance, or securities regulation. Typically five or more years of progressive experience with minimal supervision.
Fully competent senior examiners or lead compliance officers who direct examination programs, set methodology, mentor staff, and engage regulators or executive stakeholders. This level reflects the top of independent professional practice within the occupation.
Prevailing Wage for Financial Examiners by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Watch how AML titles map to SOC codes
A posting titled BSA/AML Officer or Compliance Specialist may be filed under a different SOC, such as 13-1199, which carries a lower prevailing wage floor. Confirm the employer's LCA lists SOC 13-2061 before accepting an offer.
Account for bonus exclusions in regulated-industry roles
Federal and state regulatory agencies often offer performance bonuses that do not count toward the required wage on an LCA. Verify your base salary alone clears the prevailing wage floor, since DOL compliance is calculated on the guaranteed wage, not total compensation.
Compare agency versus in-house employer wage patterns
Federal regulatory agencies in Washington, DC file predominantly at Level 3 and Level 4, while in-house compliance roles at regional banks frequently file at Level 2. The worksite city and employer type together determine which floor applies to your offer.
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Find Jobs for Financial ExaminersPrevailing Wage by Reported Job Title
DOL classifies these titles under SOC 13-2061.00 alongside Financial Examiners, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Bank Examiner Prevailing Wage
Bank Examiner Prevailing Wage
Bank Examiner positions fall under SOC 13-2061.00 (Financial Examiners). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Bank Secrecy Act Anti-Money Laundering Officer (BSA/AML Officer) Prevailing Wage
Bank Secrecy Act Anti-Money Laundering Officer (BSA/AML Officer) Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Bank Secrecy Act Anti-Money Laundering Officer (BSA/AML Officer) for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 13-2061.00 (Financial Examiners). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Community Reinvestment Act Officer (CRA Officer) Prevailing Wage
Community Reinvestment Act Officer (CRA Officer) Prevailing Wage
Community Reinvestment Act Officer (CRA Officer) is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 13-2061.00 (Financial Examiners). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Compliance Analyst Prevailing Wage
Compliance Analyst Prevailing Wage
Compliance Analyst positions fall under SOC 13-2061.00 (Financial Examiners). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Compliance Specialist Prevailing Wage
Compliance Specialist Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Compliance Specialist for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 13-2061.00 (Financial Examiners). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Credit Union Examiner Prevailing Wage
Credit Union Examiner Prevailing Wage
Credit Union Examiner is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 13-2061.00 (Financial Examiners). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Credit Union Field Examiner Prevailing Wage
Credit Union Field Examiner Prevailing Wage
Credit Union Field Examiner positions fall under SOC 13-2061.00 (Financial Examiners). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Examining Officer Prevailing Wage
Examining Officer Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Examining Officer for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 13-2061.00 (Financial Examiners). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Internal Auditor Prevailing Wage
Internal Auditor Prevailing Wage
Internal Auditor is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 13-2061.00 (Financial Examiners). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Financial Examiners?
DOL derives prevailing wages for Financial Examiners from Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. OFLC publishes the resulting wage tables by SOC code and metropolitan area. Employers sponsoring an H-1B or PERM application must pay at least the DOL-published wage for the applicable level and worksite location, confirmed through the LCA certification process.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I identify mine?
DOL assigns Level 1 to entry-level roles under close supervision, Level 2 to qualified professionals with some independent responsibility, Level 3 to experienced specialists handling complex work independently, and Level 4 to senior or lead examiners directing programs or staff. Your level should reflect the actual duties and supervision in the job description, not just your years of experience. The employer selects the level when filing the LCA, so compare the stated duties carefully.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same Financial Examiners role vary so much by city?
OFLC calculates wages from regional BLS surveys, so the floor reflects local labor market conditions. Dense regulatory and financial centers such as Bridgeport and Washington, DC show materially higher floors than smaller metros. The worksite address on the LCA determines which geographic wage applies, not the employer's headquarters. An examiner physically working in a high-cost metro must be paid that metro's prevailing wage even if the company is headquartered elsewhere.
What happens if a sponsored offer is below the prevailing wage?
OFLC will not certify an LCA where the offered wage falls below the applicable prevailing wage. Without a certified LCA, USCIS will deny the H-1B petition. For green card PERM cases, DOL can audit or reject the application. The employer must either raise the offered salary to meet the floor or withdraw the sponsorship. You should not accept a sponsored offer without first confirming the wage meets the DOL requirement for your level and worksite.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Financial Examiners in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up the current four-level wage table for SOC 13-2061 in any metropolitan area. Select the metro that matches your worksite address, not your home city or the employer's headquarters. You can also reference O*NET for occupational details that help confirm the correct SOC mapping. Migrate Mate can show you which employers have actively sponsored Financial Examiners positions, giving you a practical starting point for identifying where offers are being made.
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