Texas
How to Become a Certified Fraud Examiner
Learn what certified fraud examiner professionals do, how to enter the field, and how the career can grow—plus current Texas earning potential.
Texas Median Salary
$78,140
2026 EDITION
Time to Entry
3–4 years experience (20+ pts) = 50+ points
Total Investment
$25,000–$50,000
Employment #s
5230
Our Features
Every figure in this guide is dated and traced to the agency or survey it came from. Wage data: BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026).
Who It's For:
For people exploring certified fraud examiner and ready-to-start candidates who want a clear, source-backed view of the work, the entry requirements, the time and cost involved, and the paths available after qualification.
What's in the Guide:
What the work involves, where the role fits, and what employers expect | A step-by-step entry roadmap covering education, regulation, credentials, exams, time, and cost | Career-specific skills and realities: The ACFE: Sole Credentialing Body; ACFE Code of Professional Ethics | Current Texas and U.S. pay ranges and the factors that shape earning potential | A source-backed 90-day action plan
Earning Potential
Texas
$51,400 – $137,260
United States
$51,400 – $137,260
BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026)
Regulatory Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Is a license required?
No
Credential
The License/Certification — The CFE Credential
Continuing Education
5 hours), and (3) Fraud Prevention and Deterrence (70 questions, 1
Examination
The Exam Curriculum
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No state license stands between you and this work — which changes how you compete.
Common Questions
Credential
