The average salary for a CFO in the United States is around $99,524 per year.
Avg Salary
CFOs earn an average yearly salary of $99,524.
Wages typically start from $73,819 and go up to $229,713.
111% above national average Updated in 2018
CFO earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do CFO salaries compare to similar careers?
CFOs earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than motivational speakers but more than purchasing managers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Motivational speaker salary | $55K |
| Money manager salary | $69K |
| Treasurer salary | $128K |
| CFO salary | $100K |
| Bank manager salary | $123K |
| Financial manager salary | $117K |
| Fundraising manager salary | $115K |
| Purchasing manager salary | $109K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)