How much does a CFO make?
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$309,720
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a CFO is $309,720 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $179,612 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 $130,108 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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Related Job Titles
For Cfo
Some related job titles are CFO/Controller Salaries with median pay of $241,471, Chief Financial Officer Salaries with median pay of $321,760, Corporate Controller Salaries with median pay of $203,592, Finance Director Salaries with median pay of $246,205.
What are total pay estimates for a Cfo at different companies?
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$81,020
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$81,490
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Top Paying Industries
For a Cfo in United States
The top paying industry for a Cfo in United States is Agriculture with a median total pay of $367,481.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Business?
Jobs in business are in increasing demand, requiring workers with at least a bachelor’s degree and moderate to advanced technical skills, with the use of data often a required job function. To remain competitive, job seekers with little relevant field experience should consider higher degrees or industry-specific certificates to meet evolving requirements.
Recent Salaries Shared
For cfo
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Location
Total Pay
Base Pay | Additional Pay
Total Years of Experience
Years at Recent Employer
Submitted
Date or Time
United States of America
| 15+ years
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United States of America
| 15+ years
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United States of America
| 15+ years
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United States of America
| 4-6 years
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United States of America
| 4-6 years
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$110K | $20K
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United States of America
| 10-14 years
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CFO pay FAQ
The national average salary for a CFO is $179,612 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a CFO salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 391 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a CFO employees.
The highest salary for a CFO in United States is $328,690 per year.
The lowest salary for a CFO in United States is $104,175 per year.
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