The people and the data behind the 2020 Compensation Guide for Anti-Fraud Professionals

Whether through breaking news stories, trending hashtags or email alerts, we hear every day about the contributions ACFE members are making to the fight against fraud. But it’s one thing to just hear about the value placed on being a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a different thing to see proof.

Thanks to the newly published 2020 Compensation Guide for Anti-Fraud Professionals, you can now point to comparative analysis and data to prove your value. In addition to other key findings, the latest report found that CFEs earn 34% more than non-CFEs, and earning your CFE early in your career can have a dramatic impact on the total amount you earn during your professional life.

For example, suppose an individual is continuously employed from age 25-65 and makes the relevant median salary for each age range indicated in the figure below. If that individual earned the CFE credential at age 25, they would stand to earn an extra $647,828 over the course of their full career.

In addition to compensation date, the survey collected information on the benefits including: insurance; professional development/personal benefits; and retirement plans.

The compensation data has been aggregated in the following categories by CFEs versus non-CFEs so you can compare your own data to the results of your peers. These categories include:

All Respondents (CFEs vs. non-CFEs)
Job Function
Primary Industry of Focus
Highest Level of Education Completed
Age
Gender
Years of Fraud-Related Experience
Level of Responsibility
Geographic Region

The most encouraging note about the data is how consistent some of the patterns have remained. The pay advantage for having the CFE credential is still as evident and significant today as it was in our previous studies. This report provides you with the date you need to show those are you just how valuable you are. Access and download your copy of the 2020 Compensation Guide for Anti-Fraud Professionals today.

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