Side-by-side distribution
CFO
$200,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 26.5%
- Live roles
- 554
Equity Research
$150,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 55.8%
- Live roles
- 95
Highest-paying jobs
Chief Financial Officer
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer Independent Contractor (1099)
Chief Financial Officer
VP Digital & Technology Solutions Partner - Finance, Accounting & Oracle ERP
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Vice Dean, Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer
Highest-paying jobs
Director Equity Research Analyst - Consumer
VP/SVP, Quantitative Equity Research Analyst
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Analyst/ Associate - Equity Research, IT Hardware & Technology Supply Chain
Equity Research Analyst
Equity Research Analyst, Small and SMID Cap Growth
Equity Research Associate - Healthcare, Biotechnology
Equity Research Associate - Communications & AI Infrastructure
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Cherry Bekaert
|
$74,000 | 15 |
| BT Baker Tilly | $268,348 | 8 |
|
Bank of America
|
$122,100 | 5 |
Fortitude Re
|
$206,250 | 4 |
The Symicor Group
|
$165,000 | 4 |
Hold Brothers
|
$195,000 | 3 |
Envision Consulting
|
$190,000 | 3 |
Ankura
|
$142,500 | 3 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Bank of America
|
$142,500 | 8 |
| TB TD Bank | $157,500 | 6 |
Leerink Partners
|
$130,000 | 5 |
|
Truist
|
$172,500 | 4 |
BMO
|
$150,000 | 4 |
| MS Morgan Stanley | $146,250 | 4 |
U.S. Bank
|
$125,000 | 4 |
Guggenheim Securities
|
$152,500 | 3 |
CFO salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $301,250 | 12 |
| Boston | $281,250 | 5 |
| Denver | $268,750 | 4 |
| Austin | $230,000 | 3 |
| Los Angeles | $202,500 | 8 |
| New York | $170,428 | 30 |
| Chicago | $142,500 | 17 |
| Atlanta | $108,250 | 4 |
Equity Research salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $157,500 | 3 |
| Boston | $152,500 | 7 |
| New York | $150,000 | 43 |
CFO vs Equity Research: which pays more?
The median for CFO is $200,000 per year (typically $127,185–$278,143), versus $150,000 for Equity Research ($122,500–$165,000). That puts CFO about 33% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so CFO and Equity Research are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.