What is the median salary for CFO in Chicago?

The median salary for CFO in Chicago is USD 108,700 - USD 145,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for CFO in United States is USD 150,000 - USD 500,000, while in Chicago it is USD 102,692 - USD 139,125.

CFO Salary in United States

CFO Salary in Chicago

Based on 168 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$102,692 - $139,125

Median salary

$108,700 - $145,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$23K

25th percentile$105K

Median$109K

75th percentile$112K

90th percentile$162K

50% of professionals earn between $105,000 - $112,000 USD

The median salary is $108,700

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

102,692 - 139,125

Median salary

108,700 - 145,000

168 job openings

United States

Average salary

150,000 - 500,000

Median salary

280,000 - 500,000

8,351 job openings

Other cities

New York603 job openings

Atlanta163 job openings

San Francisco132 job openings

Houston109 job openings

Dallas108 job openings

Los Angeles107 job openings

Washington99 job openings

Charlotte73 job openings

Boston59 job openings

Denver57 job openings

Nashville54 job openings

San Diego53 job openings

Cincinnati37 job openings

Kansas City35 job openings

Minneapolis35 job openings

Columbus34 job openings

Phoenix34 job openings

Salt Lake City32 job openings

California29 job openings

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The average salary for a CFO in Chicago, United States is USD 102,692 - USD 139,125 per year in 2026, based on 168 job listings.

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