As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a CFO in India is ₹ 88,42,300, with an hourly rate of ₹ 4,251, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 81,43,300 to ₹ 1,05,80,200, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 81,43,300
50TH(Median)   ₹ 88,42,300
75TH   ₹ 1,05,80,200
CFO Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile CFO Salary ₹ 81,43,300 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile CFO Salary ₹ 88,42,300 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile CFO Salary ₹ 1,05,80,200 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a CFO Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified CFO salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a CFO is about ₹ 88,42,300 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 4,251, a monthly salary of about ₹ 7,36,858, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 1,70,044. Click the switch button below to see more details about CFO hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do CFOs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A CFO's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 1,68,504 - ₹ 1,81,340, while Intermediate make ₹ 1,70,296 - ₹ 1,82,833, Senior earn ₹ 1,72,982 - ₹ 1,84,922, Specialist earn ₹ 1,77,161 - ₹ 1,88,803, Expert can reach ₹ 1,81,937 - ₹ 1,93,269 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level CFO ₹ 1,77,161
Intermediate Level CFO ₹ 1,78,952
Senior Level CFO ₹ 1,81,340
Specialist Level CFO ₹ 1,84,922
Expert Level CFO ₹ 1,89,400
₹ 1,77,161 0 yr
₹ 1,78,952 < 2 yrs
₹ 1,81,340 2-4 yrs
₹ 1,84,922 5-8 yrs
₹ 1,89,400 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 98%
Intermediate Level 98%
Senior Level 98%
Specialist Level 98%
Expert Level 98%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for CFO?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for CFO are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 95,82,766 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 82,58,812, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 80,29,190 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Chief Financial Officer or CFO?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Chief Financial Officer makes more than a CFO. A Chief Financial Officer earns an average annual salary of ₹ 1,35,14,757. And a CFO earns an average annual salary of ₹ 88,42,300.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Chief Financial Officer
₹ 62,20,843
₹ 2,63,33,505

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