Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Director of Finance make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$233,841 / yrTotal Pay
$151,393 / yrBase Pay
$82,448 / yrAdditional Pay

$233,841

 / yr
$144K$389K
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Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Director of Finance is $233,841 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $151,393 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $82,448 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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$233,841 /yr
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Top Paying Companies

For a Director Of Finance in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Director Of Finance in United States. Employers include Cisco Systems, Microsoft and Novartis.

1
Cisco Systems
$342,762/yr
6
Horton Doyle
$279,594/yr
8
CBRE
$258,444/yr
9
ABC
$253,791/yr
10
Gap
$246,286/yr

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Microsoft
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Finance DirectorSee 62 salaries from all locations

$284,036

 / yr

$220,861

 / yr

$232,762

 / yr

$230,429

 / yr

$224,120

 / yr

$272,629

 / yr

$200,777

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$255,201

 / yr

$226,804

 / yr

$236,381

 / yr

$202,042

 / yr

$217,609

 / yr

$276,828

 / yr

$227,898

 / yr

$255,471

 / yr

$265,146

 / yr

$272,234

 / yr

$291,076

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Top Paying Industries

For a Director Of Finance in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Director Of Finance in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $336,019, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $298,662, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $260,174, Real Estate with a median total pay of $258,444, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $253,791.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$336,019

    31% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$298,662

    23% Higher than other industries

  • Retail & WholesaleRetail & Wholesale$260,174

    11% Higher than other industries

  • Real EstateReal Estate$258,444

    11% Higher than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$253,791

    9% Higher than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Director Of Finance are Cisco Systems and Microsoft.

Cisco SystemsCisco Systems$342,762/yr
MicrosoftMicrosoft$329,277/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Finance & Accounting?

Jobs in finance and accounting are expected to see continued demand, with employment growth linked to the health of the broader economy. These jobs will continue to offer above average pay but usually require higher education or certification to enter the field. While automation will replace many common tasks, it is not expected to reduce the need for these employees; it will instead allow them to focus on core soft skills like advising clients and analyzing trends.

Recent Salaries Shared

For director of finance

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Finance Director

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$300,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Finance Director

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$172,500

/yr

$150K | $23K

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Finance Director

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$210,000

/yr

$190K | $20K

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Finance Director

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$180,000

/yr

$150K | $30K

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Finance Director

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$240,000

/yr

$190K | $50K

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Director of Accounting/Finance

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$140,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Director, Finance

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$228,700

/yr

$145K | $84K

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday

Director of Finance pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Director of Finance is $151,393 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Director of Finance salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 2868 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Director of Finance employees.

The highest salary for a Director of Finance in United States is $237,784 per year.

The lowest salary for a Director of Finance in United States is $96,389 per year.

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