â–¼34%
$146,774
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$83k
MEDIAN
$147k
90%
$239k
The average salary for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is $146,774 in 2023
Base Salary
$83k - $239k
Bonus
$5k - $76k
Profit Sharing
$3k - $49k
Commission
$3k - $96k
Total Pay
$83k - $282k
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Based on 893 responses, the job of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has received a job satisfaction rating of 4.26 out of 5. On average, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)s are highly satisfied with their job.
Common Health Benefits for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Medical
84%
Dental
69%
Vision
61%
None
15%
Gender Breakdown for Chief Financial Officer (CFO)s
Male
56.6%
Female
42.5%
Prefer to self-define
0.8%
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FAQs About Chief Financial Officer (CFO)s
What is the highest pay for Chief Financial Officer (CFO)s?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is $239k / year
What is the lowest pay for Chief Financial Officer (CFO)s?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is $83k / year
How can Chief Financial Officer (CFO)s increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) that oversees more junior Chief Financial Officer (CFO)s, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.