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CFO (Chief Financial Officer) salary in Houston, TX

Average Base Salary in Houston, TX

$218,125
$100,000
Additional Cash Compensation
$318,125
Total Compensation
Median: 205,000
Min: $165K
Max: $300K

How Much Does a CFO (Chief Financial Officer) Make in Houston, TX?

The average salary for a CFO (Chief Financial Officer) in Houston, TX is $218,125. The average additional cash compensation for a CFO (Chief Financial Officer) in Houston, TX is $100,000. The average total compensation for a CFO (Chief Financial Officer) in Houston, TX is $318,125. CFO (Chief Financial Officer) salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous CFO (Chief Financial Officer) employees in Houston, TX.

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CFO (Chief Financial Officer) Salary by Years of Experience

The average salary for a CFO (Chief Financial Officer) with 7+ years of experience is $250,000.

CFO (Chief Financial Officer) Salary ranges

The two most common CFO (Chief Financial Officer) salary ranges in Houston, TX are $170k - $180k and $300k - $310k.

Average Finance salaries in Houston, TX

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
Accountant$65,429
Min: $60K
Max: $70K
Financial Analyst$86,222
Min: $70K
Max: $123K
Budget Analyst$89,063
Min: $65K
Max: $137K
Senior Accountant$99,417
Min: $78K
Max: $163K
Senior Financial Analyst$99,714
Min: $85K
Max: $148K
Controller$146,521
Min: $100K
Max: $235K
Finance Director$168,111
Min: $128K
Max: $208K
Vice President of Finance$201,714
Min: $185K
Max: $257K
CFO (Chief Financial Officer)$218,125
Min: $165K
Max: $300K

FAQ

Q:

What does a chief financial officer (CFO) do?

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 Houston, TX is $218,125.

Career Info

CFO (Chief Financial Officer) jobs in Houston, TX

Skills that affect CFO (Chief Financial Officer) salaries in Houston, TX

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
2% 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 51-200 employees, earning $213,571 on average.

Recent CFO (Chief Financial Officer) salaries in Houston, TX

$250,000
Yearly Salary
A CFO (Chief Financial Officer) reported a yearly salary of $250,000 with +$100,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Houston, TX
1-5 Reports
$165,000
Yearly Salary
A CFO (Chief Financial Officer) reported a yearly salary of $165,000
51-200 Employees
Houston, TX
$165,000
Yearly Salary
A CFO (Chief Financial Officer) reported a yearly salary of $165,000
51-200 Employees
Houston, TX
$175,000
Yearly Salary
A CFO (Chief Financial Officer) reported a yearly salary of $175,000
51-200 Employees
Houston, TX
$205,000
Yearly Salary
A CFO (Chief Financial Officer) reported a yearly salary of $205,000
51-200 Employees
Houston, TX
$245,000
Yearly Salary
A CFO (Chief Financial Officer) reported a yearly salary of $245,000
51-200 Employees
Houston, TX
$240,000
Yearly Salary
A CFO (Chief Financial Officer) reported a yearly salary of $240,000
51-200 Employees
Houston, TX
$300,000
Yearly Salary
A CFO (Chief Financial Officer) reported a yearly salary of $300,000
51-200 Employees
Houston, TX