Chief Financial Officer-Finance Salary in the United States

How much does a Chief Financial Officer-Finance make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chief Financial Officer-Finance in the United States is $447,755 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $215.

However, a Chief Financial Officer-Finance's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $550,403
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $400,506 to $501,485
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $357,488
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Chief Financial Officer-Finance Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $501,485 $41,790 $9,644 $241
Average $447,755 $37,313 $8,611 $215
25th Percentile $400,506 $33,376 $7,702 $193
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Key Factors That Influence Chief Financial Officer-Finance Salaries

A Chief Financial Officer-Finance's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Chief Financial Officer-Finance Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Chief Financial Officer-Finance's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $170,292
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $206,283
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $253,617
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $300,911
  • Expert (over 8 years): $443,804
Levels Salary
Finance S... Level Chief Financial Officer-Finance$170,292
Finance D... Level Chief Financial Officer-Finance$206,283
VP of Fin... Level Chief Financial Officer-Finance$253,617
SVP of Fi... Level Chief Financial Officer-Finance$300,911
Chief Fin... Level Chief Financial Officer-Finance$443,804
$170,292 0 yr
$206,283 < 2 yrs
$253,617 2-4 yrs
$300,911 5-8 yrs
$443,804 > 8 yrs
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How Do Chief Financial Officer-Finance Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Chief Financial Officer-Finances. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $495,754.
  • California: $493,874.
  • Massachusetts: $487,292.

Top Paying Cities for Chief Financial Officer-Finances

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $564,753
  • San Francisco: $559,201
  • Oakland: $546,798

What Skills Can Increase a Chief Financial Officer-Finance's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.52% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • General Ledger (Mentioned in 2.51% Job Postings): Creating and keeping track of business transactions and activities to monitor financial operations.
  • Accounting Software (Mentioned in 1.27% Job Postings): Accounting software makes it easier for business owners to manage financial procedures, performing financial tasks correctly and quickly.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 5.52%
General Ledger 2.51%
Accounting Software 1.27%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Chief Financial Officer-Finance's salary.
  • Analytical Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analytical Skills
 $519,396
16%
Insight
 $510,441
14%
Integrity
 $505,963
13%
Communication Skills
 $501,486
12%
Treasury
 $501,486
12%
Coordination
 $501,486
12%
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How Education impacts a Chief Financial Officer-Finance's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Chief Financial Officer-Finances enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Chief Financial Officer-Finance with a Bachelor's Degree is between $401,696 and $465,027).

Chief Financial Officer-Finance Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Chief Financial Officer-Finance
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 1.7%
Associates 1.6%
Bachelors 44.5%
Masters 50.0%
Doctorate 1.9%
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Chief Financial Officer-Finance Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chief Financial Officer-Finance's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$400,506
Average $447,755/year
$501,485
$33,376
Average $37,313/month
$41,790
$7,702
Average $8,611/week
$9,644
$193
Average $215/hour
$241
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $501,485 $41,790 $9,644 $241
Average $447,755 $37,313 $8,611 $215
25th Percentile $400,506 $33,376 $7,702 $193

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Salary Trends for Chief Financial Officer-Finance

Salaries for a Chief Financial Officer-Finance can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $279,260 in 2023 to around $272,441 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Chief Financial Officer-Finance salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Chief Financial Officer-Finance Over Time

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$279,260
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$277,155
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2024 $277,155
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