The average salary for a CFO in the United States is around $99,524 per year.
Avg Salary
CFOs earn an average yearly salary of $99,524.
Wages typically start from $73,819 and go up to $229,713.
115% above national average Updated in 2018
CFO earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level CFO earnings begin at:
$110.44 per hour
$229,713 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level CFO earnings begin at:
$68.42 per hour
$142,313 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level CFO earnings begin at:
$47.85 per hour
$99,524 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level CFO earnings begin at:
$38.94 per hour
$80,999 per year
10th percentile
Starting level CFO earnings begin at:
$35.49 per hour
$73,819 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do CFO salaries compare to similar careers?
CFOs earn 6% more than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than treasurers but more than actuaries.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Treasurer salary | $128K |
| CFO salary | $100K |
| Bank branch manager salary | $123K |
| Financial manager salary | $117K |
| Fundraising manager salary | $115K |
| Actuary salary | $103K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)