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36B Financial Management Technician — Civilian Career Guide

Manages military pay, budgets, and financial reporting. Direct transfer to accounting, financial analysis, and budget management.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$99,890.00

AVG SALARY

$79,205.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Accountant

SOC 13-2011

$81,760.00

median/yr

Financial Analyst

SOC 13-2051

$99,890.00

median/yr

Budget Analyst

SOC 13-2031

$84,940.00

median/yr

Payroll Specialist

SOC 43-3051

$50,230.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Financial reportingBudget managementPayroll processingAuditingDFAS systems

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

CPA

CMA

CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager)

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36BArmyFinance/Admin

36B Financial Management Technician — Civilian Career Guide

Manages military pay, budgets, and financial reporting. Direct transfer to accounting, financial analysis, and budget management.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$99,890.00

AVG SALARY

$79,205.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Accountant

SOC 13-2011

$81,760.00

median/yr

Financial Analyst

SOC 13-2051

$99,890.00

median/yr

Budget Analyst

SOC 13-2031

$84,940.00

median/yr

Payroll Specialist

SOC 43-3051

$50,230.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Financial reportingBudget managementPayroll processingAuditingDFAS systems

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

CPA

CMA

CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager)

Translate Your 36B Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Financial Management Technician skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Army veterans.