What is the median salary for CFO in California?

The median salary for CFO in California is USD 126,875 - USD 144,375 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 135,000 - USD 186,850, while in California it is USD 126,875 - USD 144,375.

CFO Salary in United States

CFO Salary in California

Based on 57 job listings - California, United States 2026

Average salary

$126,875 - $144,375

Median salary

$126,875 - $144,375

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$24K

25th percentile$24K

Median$127K

75th percentile$230K

90th percentile$230K

50% of professionals earn between $23,750 - $230,000 USD

The median salary is $126,875

Compare with national average

California

Average salary

126,875 - 144,375

Median salary

126,875 - 144,375

57 job openings

United States

Average salary

135,000 - 186,850

Median salary

135,000 - 186,850

12,517 job openings

Other cities

New York863 job openings

Chicago395 job openings

Atlanta293 job openings

Los Angeles215 job openings

Dallas210 job openings

Charlotte133 job openings

Houston132 job openings

Washington129 job openings

San Francisco123 job openings

Boston121 job openings

Denver94 job openings

Austin87 job openings

Minneapolis66 job openings

San Diego55 job openings

Oberlin54 job openings

Baltimore42 job openings

Tampa42 job openings

Nashville41 job openings

Salt Lake City39 job openings

CFO

57 job openings in California

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The average salary for a CFO in California, United States is USD 126,875 - USD 144,375 per year in 2026, based on 57 job listings.

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