Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

SOC code 13-2099 · O*NET-SOC 13-2099.04 · Considerable preparation needed · Business and finance

Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts pay

U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number

Median pay

$81,100

a year

Hourly

$38.99

per hour

10th$48,460Median$81,10090th$151,490

The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.

Average pay

$93,810

$45.10 per hour

Middle 50%

$61,290 – $110,410

25th to 75th percentile

Full spread

$48,460 – $151,490

10th to 90th percentile

People employed

132,130

nationwide

National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.

These pay and employment figures are for the broader BLS group “Financial Specialists, All Other”, not this job alone.

10th percentile: $48,460; $23.30/hr
25th percentile: $61,290; $29.47/hr
Median percentile: $81,100; $38.99/hr
75th percentile: $110,410; $53.08/hr
90th percentile: $151,490; $72.83/hr

What do fraud examiners, investigators and analysts do?

Obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations. May coordinate fraud detection and prevention activities.

The tasks that matter most day to day

Document all investigative activities.
Create and maintain logs, records, or databases of information about fraudulent activity.
Prepare written reports of investigation findings.
Interview witnesses or suspects and take statements.
Gather financial documents related to investigations.
Analyze financial data to detect irregularities in areas such as billing trends, financial relationships, and regulatory compliance procedures.
Review reports of suspected fraud to determine need for further investigation.
Recommend actions in fraud cases.

How to qualify for this work

Preparation level: zone 4 — Considerable preparation needed

Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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The federal survey did not capture education levels for this specific occupation, so the preparation-level card above is the best guide to the entry route.

Common questions

How much does a fraud examiners, investigators and analysts earn?

The national median is $81,100 a year. The full range runs from $48,460 at the 10th percentile to $151,490 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.

Can you become a fraud examiners, investigators and analysts without a degree?

Not usually — this occupation sits in preparation zone 4, where the typical entry route is most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. The education breakdown above shows what people in the role actually reported.

Skills and knowledge you need

Core skills

Active Listening4.3/5
Writing4.3/5
Reading Comprehension4.1/5
Speaking4.1/5
Critical Thinking4.0/5
Active Learning3.9/5

Knowledge areas

English Language4.4/5
Law and Government4.1/5
Economics and Accounting3.6/5
Administrative3.3/5
Mathematics3.0/5
Psychology3.0/5
Public Safety and Security3.0/5
Administration and Management2.8/5

Transferable strengths: Judgment and Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Coordination, Social Perceptiveness.