▼15%
$175,021
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$102k
MEDIAN
$175k
90%
$279k
The average salary for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is $175,021
Base Salary
$102k - $279k
Bonus
$8k - $101k
Profit Sharing
$3k - $50k
Total Pay
$105k - $349k
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What Do Chief Financial Officer (CFO)s Do?
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Tasks
- Provide leadership and coordination in the administrative, business planning, accounting and budgeting efforts of the company.
- Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and/or reports required by regulatory agencies.
- Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
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Negotiate your pay with confidenceGender Breakdown
Male
70.8%
Female
28.6%
Prefer to self-define
0.6%
This data is based on 168 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
88%
Dental
71%
Vision
59%
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