Median salary
$185,673
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$78k – $300k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
72.7%
40 of 55 roles
Live roles
55
open right now
Salary trend
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annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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CFO/VP of Finance
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Gilead Sciences
|
$78,000 | 12 |
| BT Baker Tilly | $286,548 | 2 |
The Symicor Group
|
$200,000 | 2 |
Envision Consulting
|
$193,173 | 2 |
| KH Kaweah Health | $450,000 | 1 |
|
Firecrawl
|
$426,500 | 1 |
|
USC
|
$413,500 | 1 |
|
Rothy's
|
$412,500 | 1 |
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How much do CFO roles in California pay?
The median salary for CFO roles in California is $185,673 per year. Most pay falls between $78,000 (25th percentile) and $300,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $76,960 to $354,104.
These figures are computed live from 55 active CFO roles in California on JobsRadar, of which 40 (72.7%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid CFO roles in California include Kaweah Health, Firecrawl, Rothy's and USC.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average CFO salary in California?
- The median is $185,673 per year, with most pay between $78,000 and $300,000 (25th–75th percentile), based on 40 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the CFO salary range in California?
- Pay ranges from about $76,960 to $354,104 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $185,673. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.