What is the median salary for CFO in Chicago?

The median salary for CFO in Chicago is USD 125,000 - USD 195,000 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 100,880 - USD 151,424, while in Chicago it is USD 129,237 - USD 184,241.

CFO Salary in United States

CFO Salary in Chicago

Based on 415 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$129,237 - $184,241

Median salary

$125,000 - $195,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$72K

25th percentile$96K

Median$125K

75th percentile$168K

90th percentile$185K

50% of professionals earn between $96,000 - $168,000 USD

The median salary is $125,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

129,237 - 184,241

Median salary

125,000 - 195,000

415 job openings

United States

Average salary

100,880 - 151,424

Median salary

100,880 - 151,424

15,559 job openings

Other cities

New York1,168 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

California104 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 Chicago, United States is USD 129,237 - USD 184,241 per year in 2026, based on 415 job listings.

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