Texas
How to Become a Forensic Fraud Examiner
Learn what forensic fraud examiner professionals do, how to enter the field, and how the career can grow—plus current Texas earning potential.
Texas Median Salary
$80,920
2026 EDITION
Time to Entry
2-4 weeks
Total Investment
$1,800 - $2,200 (includes study materials, practice exams, and the CFE Exam
Employment #s
116470
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 forensic 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: ACFE Membership Tiers and Requirements; ACFE Ethical Framework and Enforcement | Current Texas and U.S. pay ranges and the factors that shape earning potential | A source-backed 90-day action plan
Earning Potential
Texas
$53,380 – $132,040
United States
$53,380 – $132,040
BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026)
Regulatory Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Is a license required?
Varies
Credential
The License: The Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Credential
Continuing Education
000 hours of investigative experience requirement and associated co
Examination
blishing and enforcing the standards for the fraud examination profession
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Texas Department of Public Safety sets the standard that employers hire against.
Common Questions
Credential
