What are the main factors that influence a CFO's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A CFO's salary?

A CFO's salary grows with experience: a Finance Policy and Operations Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $185,975, a Finance Policy and Operations Director (5+ years)earns $225,302, a VP of Finance Policy and Operations (5+ years)earns $276,999, an SVP of Finance Policy and Operations (5+ years)earns $328,675, a CFO (5+ years)earns $484,856,

What are the highest paying states for a CFO?

CFO salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CFO roles are District of Columbia $484,900, California $483,100, Massachusetts $476,600. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of CFO roles make?

Salaries for CFO level roles vary by specialization: CFO assistant: $456,779; Chief Financial Officer: $437,912; CFO - Physician Practice: $364,600; Chief Financial Officer - Physician Practice: $364,503; Hospital CFO: $159,987.

CFO Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a CFO make in District of Columbia?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a CFO in District of Columbia is $484,900 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $233.

However, a CFO's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $595,706
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $433,000 to $542,900
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $385,748

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CFO Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$542,900	$45,242	$10,440	$261
Average	$484,900	$40,408	$9,325	$233
25th Percentile	$433,000	$36,083	$8,327	$208

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Key Factors That Influence CFO Salaries

A CFO's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects CFO Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a CFO's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Finance Policy and Operations Senior Manager (5+ years): $185,975
Finance Policy and Operations Director (5+ years): $225,302
VP of Finance Policy and Operations (5+ years): $276,999
SVP of Finance Policy and Operations (5+ years): $328,675
CFO (5+ years): $484,856

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Finance Policy and Operations Senior Manager	5+ years	$185,975
Finance Policy and Operations Director	5+ years	$225,302
VP of Finance Policy and Operations	5+ years	$276,999
SVP of Finance Policy and Operations	5+ years	$328,675
CFO	5+ years	$484,856

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How Do CFO Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract CFOs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $484,900.
California: $483,100.
Massachusetts: $476,600.

District of Columbia $484,900 California $483,100 Massachusetts $476,600 Washington $474,900 New Jersey $474,700 Alaska $474,100 Connecticut $468,000 New York $465,600

Hawaii $457,800 Rhode Island $454,100 Maryland $451,600 Minnesota $448,200 Colorado $446,900 Illinois $446,400 Oregon $444,700 Delaware $443,500

New Hampshire $442,800 Virginia $441,000 Pennsylvania $436,000 Nevada $433,500 North Dakota $432,600 Michigan $431,300 Wisconsin $430,800 Vermont $429,900

Texas $427,200 Maine $427,000 Arizona $426,800 Ohio $426,400 Georgia $422,400 Indiana $420,400 Wyoming $420,000 Utah $419,400

Iowa $419,100 Kansas $417,000 Louisiana $416,400 North Carolina $416,200 Missouri $416,100 Florida $414,400 Montana $413,500 Nebraska $412,600

Kentucky $412,100 South Carolina $410,400 Tennessee $409,300 Idaho $408,800 New Mexico $405,600 Oklahoma $404,900 Alabama $402,400 South Dakota $398,000

Arkansas $395,700 West Virginia $394,400 Mississippi $390,600

Top Paying Cities for CFOs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Parcel Return Service: $482,300
Washington: $482,300
Naval Anacost Annex: $482,300

Parcel Return Service, DC $482,300 Washington, DC $482,300 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $482,300 Washington Navy Yard, DC $482,300

CFO Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a CFO's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$433,000

Average $484,900/year

$542,900

$36,083

Average $40,408/month

$45,242

$8,327

Average $9,325/week

$10,440

$208

Average $233/hour

$261

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$542,900	$45,242	$10,440	$261
Average	$484,900	$40,408	$9,325	$233
25th Percentile	$433,000	$36,083	$8,327	$208

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