CFO (Chief Financial Officer) salary in US
Average Base Salary in US
$228,394
$84,321
Additional Cash Compensation
$312,715
Total Compensation
Median: 225,000
Min: $2K
Max: $522K
How Much Does a CFO (Chief Financial Officer) Make in US?
The average salary for a CFO (Chief Financial Officer) in US is $228,394. The average additional cash compensation for a CFO (Chief Financial Officer) in US is $84,321. The average total compensation for a CFO (Chief Financial Officer) in US is $312,715. CFO (Chief Financial Officer) salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous CFO (Chief Financial Officer) employees in US.
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Salary Insights
CFO (Chief Financial Officer) Salary by gender
The average CFO (Chief Financial Officer) salary for women is $234,533 and the average CFO (Chief Financial Officer) salary for men is $214,755.
CFO (Chief Financial Officer) Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a CFO (Chief Financial Officer) with 7+ years of experience is $223,295.
CFO (Chief Financial Officer) Salary ranges
The most common CFO (Chief Financial Officer) salary in US is between $280k - $290k.
Average Finance salaries in US
| Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Analyst | $71,333 | Min: $0K Max: $140K |
| Accountant | $74,471 | Min: $0K Max: $245K |
| Financial Analyst | $87,058 | Min: $0K Max: $221K |
| Senior Accountant | $92,839 | Min: $48K Max: $225K |
| Senior Financial Analyst | $105,695 | Min: $47K Max: $240K |
| Controller | $142,771 | Min: $35K Max: $311K |
| Finance Director | $160,720 | Min: $35K Max: $366K |
| Vice President of Finance | $198,408 | Min: $96K Max: $500K |
| CFO (Chief Financial Officer) | $228,394 | Min: $2K Max: $522K |
FAQ
Q:
A.
A chief financial officer (CFO) is the highest financial leader in a company and is responsible for how a business allocates its resources while meeting financial goals.
Q:
How to become a chief financial officer (CFO)?
A.
A chief financial officer usually has a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field. Many also have advanced degrees beyond a bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience in the financial field.
Q:
How much does a chief financial officer (CFO) make?
A.
The salary range for a chief financial officer (CFO) is $42K-$245K. The average salary for a CFO (Chief Financial Officer) in US is $228,394.
Career Info
CFO (Chief Financial Officer) jobs in US
Skills that affect CFO (Chief Financial Officer) salaries in US
1
Budget Management
6% have this skill
2
Financial analysis
2% have this skill
3
Financial Accounting
2% have this skill
4
Financial Modeling
2% have this skill
5
Strategic Management
2% have this skill
6
Operational Analysis
1% have this skill
Average CFO (Chief Financial Officer) Salary by Company Size
People with the job title CFO (Chief Financial Officer) make the most at companies with 501-1,000 employees, earning $274,079 on average.
Recent CFO (Chief Financial Officer) salaries in US
$295,000
Yearly Salary
A CFO & VP of Business Development reported a yearly salary of $295,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
San Francisco, CA
$400,000
Yearly Salary
A Chief Accounting Officer reported a yearly salary of $400,000 with +$260,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Remote
$400,000
Yearly Salary
A Chief Financial Officer reported a yearly salary of $400,000 with +$260,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
San Francisco, CA
$250,000
Yearly Salary
A CFO reported a yearly salary of $250,000
7+ Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Remote
$290,000
Yearly Salary
A Chief Financial Officer reported a yearly salary of $290,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Remote
$333,400
Yearly Salary
A CFO reported a yearly salary of $333,400 with +$360,474 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Chicago, IL
$360,500
Yearly Salary
A CFO (Chief Financial Officer) reported a yearly salary of $360,500 with +$180,250 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Remote
$450,000
Yearly Salary
A CFO (Chief Financial Officer) reported a yearly salary of $450,000 with +$800,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
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51-200 Employees
New York City, NY
$365,000
Yearly Salary
A Chief Financial Officer reported a yearly salary of $365,000 with +$182,500 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Remote
$375,000
Yearly Salary
A Chief Financial Officer reported a yearly salary of $375,000 with +$75,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Remote