How much does a CFO earn in Australia?

The estimated salary for CFO in Australia ranges from AUD 140,000 to AUD 205,180 AUD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1,000 job listings

Salary Guide

CFO Salary in Australia

Based on 1,000 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$140,000 - $205,180

Median salary

$140,000 - $205,180

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$72K

25th percentile$90K

Median$140K

75th percentile$205K

90th percentile$236K

50% of professionals earn between $90,000 - $205,180 AUD

The median salary is $140,000

Top cities

Melbourne207 job openings

Sydney154 job openings

Brisbane89 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney88 job openings

Perth37 job openings

Canberra20 job openings

Top companies hiring

Deloitte Services Pty Ltd15

PwC14

at13

Hilltops Council9

Career Development and Management Guru8

Cdmguru8

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CFO

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The average salary for a CFO in Australia is AUD 140,000 - AUD 205,180 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 172,590 per year, based on 1,000 active job listings.

The cities with the most CFO job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Council Of The City Of Sydney, Perth. Melbourne leads with 207 job openings.

Leading employers for CFO roles in Australia include Deloitte Services Pty Ltd, PwC, at, Hilltops Council, Career Development and Management Guru.

Explore 1,000 CFO job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.