What are the main factors that influence a Chief Financial Officer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Chief Financial Officer's salary?

A Chief Financial Officer's salary grows with experience: a Finance Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $170,090, a Finance Director (5+ years)earns $206,039, a VP of Finance (5+ years)earns $253,317, an SVP of Finance (5+ years)earns $300,555, a Chief Financial Officer (5+ years)earns $443,279,

What are the highest paying states for a Chief Financial Officer?

Chief Financial Officer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Chief Financial Officer roles are District of Columbia $484,644, California $482,805, Massachusetts $476,371. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Chief Financial Officer roles make?

Salaries for Chief Financial Officer level roles vary by specialization: Chief Operating Officer: $466,464; Chief Financial Officer-Finance: $447,755; Automotive Chief Financial Officer: $438,393; Affiliate Chief Financial Officer: $437,995; Chief Financial Executive: $437,720.

Chief Financial Officer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Chief Financial Officer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chief Financial Officer in Delaware is $443,279 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $213.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $544,298
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $395,778 to $496,156
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $352,531

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Chief Financial Officer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$496,156	$41,346	$9,541	$239
Average	$443,279	$36,940	$8,525	$213
25th Percentile	$395,778	$32,982	$7,611	$190

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Key Factors That Influence Chief Financial Officer Salaries

A Chief Financial Officer'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Chief Financial Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Chief Financial Officer'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:

Finance Senior Manager (5+ years): $170,090
Finance Director (5+ years): $206,039
VP of Finance (5+ years): $253,317
SVP of Finance (5+ years): $300,555
Chief Financial Officer (5+ years): $443,279

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Finance Senior Manager	5+ years	$170,090
Finance Director	5+ years	$206,039
VP of Finance	5+ years	$253,317
SVP of Finance	5+ years	$300,555
Chief Financial Officer	5+ years	$443,279

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How Do Chief Financial Officer 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 Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $484,644.
California: $482,805.
Massachusetts: $476,371.

District of Columbia $484,644 California $482,805 Massachusetts $476,371 Washington $474,620 New Jersey $474,445 Alaska $473,832 Connecticut $467,791 New York $465,340

Hawaii $457,505 Rhode Island $453,828 Maryland $451,333 Minnesota $447,919 Colorado $446,606 Illinois $446,168 Oregon $444,505 Delaware $443,279

New Hampshire $442,509 Virginia $440,784 Pennsylvania $435,750 Nevada $433,211 North Dakota $432,380 Michigan $431,067 Wisconsin $430,585 Vermont $429,622

Texas $426,952 Maine $426,777 Arizona $426,514 Ohio $426,208 Georgia $422,181 Indiana $420,167 Wyoming $419,773 Utah $419,161

Iowa $418,898 Kansas $416,797 Louisiana $416,184 North Carolina $415,965 Missouri $415,878 Florida $414,171 Montana $413,251 Nebraska $412,376

Kentucky $411,895 South Carolina $410,144 Tennessee $409,049 Idaho $408,612 New Mexico $405,416 Oklahoma $404,716 Alabama $402,133 South Dakota $397,800

Arkansas $395,436 West Virginia $394,167 Mississippi $390,359

Top Paying Cities for Chief Financial Officers

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:

Lincoln: $458,774
Little Creek: $454,528
Magnolia: $456,411

Lincoln, DE $458,774 Little Creek, DE $454,528 Magnolia, DE $456,411 Milford, DE $458,774 Marydel, DE $452,821 Millsboro, DE $458,774 Millville, DE $461,838 Milton, DE $458,774

Nassau, DE $458,774 Ocean View, DE $461,838 Rehoboth Beach, DE $461,838 Seaford, DE $453,959 Selbyville, DE $461,838 Smyrna, DE $452,296 Viola, DE $456,411 Woodside, DE $455,097

Bear, DE $448,969 Newark, DE $449,144 Claymont, DE $449,495 Delaware City, DE $449,144 Hockessin, DE $449,495 Kirkwood, DE $449,144 Middletown, DE $451,377 Montchanin, DE $449,495

New Castle, DE $449,495 Odessa, DE $451,990 Port Penn, DE $447,919 Rockland, DE $449,495 Saint Georges, DE $449,144 Townsend, DE $451,333 Winterthur, DE $449,495 Lewes, DE $458,774

Wilmington, DE $449,495 Dover, DE $454,310 Dover Afb, DE $455,360 Bethany Beach, DE $461,838 Bethel, DE $453,959 Bridgeville, DE $458,774 Camden Wyoming, DE $454,791 Cheswold, DE $453,259

Clayton, DE $452,121 Dagsboro, DE $461,838 Delmar, DE $453,959 Ellendale, DE $458,774 Felton, DE $458,774 Fenwick Island, DE $461,838 Frankford, DE $461,838 Frederica, DE $458,774

Georgetown, DE $458,774 Greenwood, DE $458,774 Harbeson, DE $458,774 Harrington, DE $458,774 Hartly, DE $451,902 Houston, DE $458,774 Kenton, DE $452,121 Laurel, DE $453,959

Yorklyn, DE $449,495

Chief Financial Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chief Financial Officer'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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$395,778

Average $443,279/year

$496,156

$32,982

Average $36,940/month

$41,346

$7,611

Average $8,525/week

$9,541

$190

Average $213/hour

$239

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$496,156	$41,346	$9,541	$239
Average	$443,279	$36,940	$8,525	$213
25th Percentile	$395,778	$32,982	$7,611	$190

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