What is the median salary for CFO in California?

The median salary for CFO in California is USD 20,771 - USD 26,945 per year.

How does the CFO salary in California compare to the national average?

The national average salary for CFO in United States is USD 102,917 - USD 154,000, while in California it is USD 20,771 - USD 26,945.

CFO Salary in United States

CFO Salary in California

Based on 106 job listings - California, United States 2026

Average salary

$20,771 - $26,945

Median salary

$20,771 - $26,945

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$18K

25th percentile$18K

Median$21K

75th percentile$24K

90th percentile$24K

50% of professionals earn between $17,792 - $23,750 USD

The median salary is $20,771

Compare with national average

California

Average salary

20,771 - 26,945

Median salary

20,771 - 26,945

106 job openings

United States

Average salary

102,917 - 154,000

Median salary

102,917 - 154,000

15,582 job openings

Other cities

New York1,168 job openings

Chicago415 job openings

Atlanta280 job openings

Boston266 job openings

Dallas255 job openings

Charlotte226 job openings

Houston220 job openings

Los Angeles201 job openings

San Francisco193 job openings

Washington167 job openings

Minneapolis137 job openings

Denver132 job openings

Austin113 job openings

Northern89 job openings

Tampa88 job openings

San Diego86 job openings

Nashville83 job openings

Phoenix73 job openings

Raleigh73 job openings

Miami70 job openings

Columbus69 job openings

Brooklyn65 job openings

Seattle60 job openings

Salt Lake City57 job openings

Indianapolis52 job openings

San Jose50 job openings

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The average salary for a CFO in California, United States is USD 20,771 - USD 26,945 per year in 2026, based on 106 job listings.

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