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Salary Guide

CFO Salary in United States

Based on 36,469 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$130,000 - $178,635
Median salary
$130,000 - $178,635
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$59K
25th percentile$74K
Median$130K
75th percentile$179K
90th percentile$205K

50% of professionals earn between $74,210 - $178,635 USD

The median salary is $130,000

Top cities

New York2,531 job openings
Chicago864 job openings
Eastern729 job openings
Atlanta634 job openings
Northern573 job openings
Dallas572 job openings
Los Angeles513 job openings
Houston479 job openings
Brooklyn453 job openings
San Francisco444 job openings
Boston438 job openings
Charlotte438 job openings
Denver362 job openings
Austin338 job openings
Topeka283 job openings
Raleigh261 job openings
Tampa253 job openings
Phoenix246 job openings
Washington222 job openings
San Diego200 job openings
Seattle180 job openings
Nashville176 job openings
California173 job openings
Minneapolis164 job openings
Washington D.c.160 job openings
Springfield158 job openings
Kansas City130 job openings

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CFO

36,469 job openings

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The average salary for a CFO in United States is USD 130,000 - USD 178,635 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 154,318 per year, based on 36,469 active job listings.

The cities with the most CFO job opportunities in United States are New York, Chicago, Eastern, Atlanta, Northern. New York leads with 2,531 job openings.

Explore 36,469 CFO job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.