How much does a Finance Director make?
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$219,537
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Finance Director is $219,537 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $141,276 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 $78,261 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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For Director of Finance
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What is the total pay trajectory for Director of Finance?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Director of Finance | $250,229 /yr |
| Senior Director of Finance | $309,129 /yr |
| Vice President of Finance | $268,562 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Finance Director in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Finance Director in United States. Employers include eBay, VMware and Cisco Systems.
Top Paying Companies
For Finance Director in United States
| 1 | eBay | $371,036 | |
| 2 | VMware | $332,454 | |
| 3 | Cisco Systems | $331,399 | |
| 4 | Charles Schwab | $322,042 | |
| 5 | Genentech | $321,539 | |
| 6 | Medtronic | $319,312 | |
| 7 | Cummins | $317,550 | |
| 8 | Morgan Stanley | $310,483 | |
| 9 | The Clorox Company | $309,530 | |
| 10 | GE | $309,505 |
For Director of Finance
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What is the total pay trajectory for Director of Finance?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Director of Finance | $250,229 /yr |
| Senior Director of Finance | $309,129 /yr |
| Vice President of Finance | $268,562 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Finance Director at different companies?
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$290,627
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$266,120
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$202,441
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$257,428
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$288,520
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$272,570
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$229,484
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$284,901
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Top Paying Industries
For a Finance Director in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Finance Director in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $286,710, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $281,115, Financial Services with a median total pay of $276,584, Insurance with a median total pay of $276,211, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $260,516.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Finance Director are eBay, VMware, and Cisco Systems.
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 finance director
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United States of America
| 10-14 years
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$155K | $41K
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United States of America
| 15+ years
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$160K | $40K
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| 4-6 years
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United States of America
| 1-3 years
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$145K | $30K
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United States of America
| 15+ years
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$165K | $38K
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United States of America
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United States of America
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$120K | $30K
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Finance Director pay FAQ
The average salary for a Finance Director is $219,537 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 4105 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Finance Director employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Finance Director in United States is $289,645 per year.
The lowest salary for a Finance Director in United States is $169,529 per year.
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