What is the median salary for CFO in Chicago?

The median salary for CFO in Chicago is USD 114,000 - USD 157,500 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 135,417 - USD 190,000, while in Chicago it is USD 112,911 - USD 161,289.

CFO Salary in United States

CFO Salary in Chicago

Based on 267 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$112,911 - $161,289

Median salary

$114,000 - $157,500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$61K

25th percentile$93K

Median$114K

75th percentile$135K

90th percentile$168K

50% of professionals earn between $93,000 - $135,000 USD

The median salary is $114,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

112,911 - 161,289

Median salary

114,000 - 157,500

267 job openings

United States

Average salary

135,417 - 190,000

Median salary

135,417 - 190,000

12,457 job openings

Other cities

New York859 job openings

Atlanta290 job openings

Los Angeles214 job openings

Dallas209 job openings

Houston132 job openings

Charlotte129 job openings

Washington126 job openings

San Francisco121 job openings

Boston119 job openings

Denver95 job openings

Austin85 job openings

Minneapolis66 job openings

San Diego55 job openings

Oberlin54 job openings

California51 job openings

Baltimore42 job openings

Tampa42 job openings

Nashville41 job openings

Salt Lake City39 job openings

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The average salary for a CFO in Chicago, United States is USD 112,911 - USD 161,289 per year in 2026, based on 267 job listings.

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