Median salary
$172,600
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$90k – $260.4k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
62%
119 of 192 roles
Live roles
192
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Vice Dean, Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer
Managing Director - CFO Accounting Advisory
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
CFO/VP of Finance
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Cherry Bekaert
|
$95,750 | 16 |
Gilead Sciences
|
$78,000 | 15 |
| BT Baker Tilly | $260,410 | 7 |
The Symicor Group
|
$185,000 | 6 |
Bank of America
|
$135,175 | 4 |
Hold Brothers
|
$195,000 | 3 |
Ankura
|
$142,500 | 3 |
GEICO
|
$68,786 | 3 |
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How much do CFO roles in United States pay?
The median salary for CFO roles in United States is $172,600 per year. Most pay falls between $90,000 (25th percentile) and $260,410 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $74,000 to $311,000.
These figures are computed live from 192 active CFO roles in United States on JobsRadar, of which 119 (62%) 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 United States include Jackson Lewis, Kaweah Health, Firecrawl and Rothy's.
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 United States?
- The median is $172,600 per year, with most pay between $90,000 and $260,410 (25th–75th percentile), based on 119 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the CFO salary range in United States?
- Pay ranges from about $74,000 to $311,000 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $172,600. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.