What is the median salary for CFO in Chicago?

The median salary for CFO in Chicago is USD 110,700 - USD 218,300 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 151,467 - USD 245,200.

CFO Salary in United States

CFO Salary in Chicago

Based on 158 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$151,467 - $245,200

Median salary

$110,700 - $218,300

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$110K

25th percentile$110K

Median$111K

75th percentile$203K

90th percentile$234K

50% of professionals earn between $110,175 - $202,950 USD

The median salary is $110,700

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

151,467 - 245,200

Median salary

110,700 - 218,300

158 job openings

United States

Average salary

150,000 - 500,000

Median salary

280,000 - 500,000

7,189 job openings

Other cities

New York497 job openings

Atlanta138 job openings

Los Angeles111 job openings

San Francisco110 job openings

Houston108 job openings

Dallas102 job openings

Washington90 job openings

Denver82 job openings

Boston81 job openings

Charlotte77 job openings

Phoenix50 job openings

San Diego50 job openings

Austin49 job openings

Nashville49 job openings

Miami45 job openings

Kansas City41 job openings

Minneapolis40 job openings

Cincinnati38 job openings

San Antonio32 job openings

Tampa32 job openings

Washington D.c.29 job openings

Columbus27 job openings

Baltimore25 job openings

Town Of Florida24 job openings

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The average salary for a CFO in Chicago, United States is USD 151,467 - USD 245,200 per year in 2026, based on 158 job listings.

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