What is the median salary for CFO in Chicago?

The median salary for CFO in Chicago is USD 125,000 - USD 180,000 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 110,000 - USD 158,200, while in Chicago it is USD 119,047 - USD 190,541.

CFO Salary in United States

CFO Salary in Chicago

Based on 538 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$119,047 - $190,541

Median salary

$125,000 - $180,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$66K

25th percentile$74K

Median$125K

75th percentile$149K

90th percentile$185K

50% of professionals earn between $73,750 - $148,650 USD

The median salary is $125,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

119,047 - 190,541

Median salary

125,000 - 180,000

538 job openings

United States

Average salary

110,000 - 158,200

Median salary

110,000 - 158,200

24,596 job openings

Other cities

New York1,687 job openings

Dallas501 job openings

Atlanta480 job openings

Houston385 job openings

San Francisco318 job openings

Northern315 job openings

Boston308 job openings

Brooklyn300 job openings

Los Angeles292 job openings

Charlotte244 job openings

Denver232 job openings

Eastern220 job openings

Austin201 job openings

Tampa169 job openings

Washington166 job openings

Raleigh161 job openings

California150 job openings

Phoenix143 job openings

San Diego137 job openings

Nashville133 job openings

Minneapolis120 job openings

Fort Worth82 job openings

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The average salary for a CFO in Chicago, United States is USD 119,047 - USD 190,541 per year in 2026, based on 538 job listings.

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