Earnings
According to PayScale.com, the average salary for chief financial officers was $150,929 in April 2025. Salaries ranged from $87,000 to $243,000 or more.
Chief financial officers in the finance and accounting sector earned salaries that ranged from $194,250 to $321,750 or more in 2025, according to financial recruiter Robert Half’s 2025 Salary Guide.
Venture capital CFOs receive benefits such as health and life insurance, a 401(k) or other retirement savings plan, and paid vacation and sick leave.
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