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$233,841
/ yrThe 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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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Director of Finance | $233,841 /yr |
| Senior Director of Finance | $313,258 /yr |
| Vice President of Finance | $274,000 /yr |
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.
Top Paying Companies
For Director Of Finance in United States
| 1 | Cisco Systems | $342,762 | |
| 2 | Microsoft | $329,277 | |
| 3 | Novartis | $298,662 | |
| 4 | Philips | $290,181 | |
| 5 | Walt Disney Company | $280,741 | |
| 6 | Horton Doyle | $279,594 | |
| 7 | Walmart | $274,062 | |
| 8 | CBRE | $258,444 | |
| 9 | ABC | $253,791 | |
| 10 | Gap | $246,286 |
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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.
- Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$298,662
23% Higher than other industries
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Director Of Finance are Cisco Systems and Microsoft.
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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United States of America
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$150K | $23K
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$190K | $20K
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| 10-14 years
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$150K | $30K
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$190K | $50K
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United States of America
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$145K | $84K
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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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