▼31%
$136,883
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$77k
MEDIAN
$137k
90%
$224k
The average salary for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is $136,883
Base Salary
$77k - $224k
Bonus
$4k - $71k
Profit Sharing
$2k - $45k
Commission
$3k - $49k
Total Pay
$77k - $265k
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Job Satisfaction for Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Based on 1,509 responses, the job of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has received a job satisfaction rating of 4.27 out of 5. On average, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)s are highly satisfied with their job.
Gender Breakdown
Male
59.5%
Female
40.1%
Prefer to self-define
0.4%
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Common Health Benefits
Medical
85%
Dental
70%
Vision
59%
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