Vp Finance Salary in the United States

How much does a Vp Finance make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Vp Finance in the United States is $224,256 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $108.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $263,218
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $198,942 to $244,650
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $175,895
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Vp Finance Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $244,650 $20,388 $4,705 $118
Average $224,256 $18,688 $4,313 $108
25th Percentile $198,942 $16,579 $3,826 $96
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Key Factors That Influence Vp Finance Salaries

A Vp Finance'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Vp Finance Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Vp Finance'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $115,211
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $156,761
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $190,746
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $229,530
  • Expert (over 8 years): $286,684
Levels Salary
Accountin... Level Vp Finance$115,211
Accountin... Level Vp Finance$156,761
Accountin... Level Vp Finance$190,746
Vp Financ... Level Vp Finance$229,530
SVP of Ac... Level Vp Finance$286,684
$115,211 0 yr
$156,761 < 2 yrs
$190,746 2-4 yrs
$229,530 5-8 yrs
$286,684 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Vp Finances

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:

  • San Jose: $282,854
  • San Francisco: $279,757
  • Oakland: $273,861

What Skills Can Increase a Vp Finance's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 4.23% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Prospecting (Mentioned in 2.13% Job Postings): Prospecting is the first stage of the geological analysis (second – exploration) of a territory. It is the physical search for minerals, fossils, precious metals or mineral specimens, and is also known as fossicking. Prospecting is a small-scale form of mineral exploration which is an organised, large scale effort undertaken by commercial mineral companies to find commercially viable ore deposits. Prospecting is physical labour, involving traversing (traditionally on foot or on horseback), panning, sifting and outcrop investigation, looking for signs of mineralisation. In some areas a prospector must also make claims, meaning they must erect posts with the appropriate placards on all four corners of a desired land they wish to prospect and register this claim before they may take samples. In other areas publicly held lands are open to prospecting without staking a mining claim.
  • Insurance Industry (Mentioned in 1.67% Job Postings): The insurance industry comprises companies and people who develop insurance policies, and sell, administrate, and regulate them.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 4.23%
Prospecting 2.13%
Insurance Industry 1.67%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Vp Finance's salary.
  • Underwriting: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Wholesale: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • B2B: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Underwriting
$269,107
20%
Wholesale
$257,894
15%
B2B
$248,924
11%
Technical Accounting
$246,682
10%
Accounting and Reporting
$246,682
10%
Insight
$244,439
9%
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Vp Finance Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Vp Finance roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 57% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Telecom sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Vp Finance positions in Software & Networking or Pharmaceuticals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Vp Finance as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Vp Finance

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$291,533$140.030%
Telecom$273,592$132.022%
Aerospace & Defense$269,107$129.020%
Insurance$264,622$127.018%
Biotechnology$257,894$124.015%

How Education impacts a Vp Finance's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Vp Finances enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Vp Finance with a Bachelor's Degree is between $232,017 and $251,961).

Vp Finance Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Vp Finance
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.9%
High School 3.9%
Associates 3.9%
Bachelors 53.2%
Masters 37.7%
Doctorate 1.3%
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Vp Finance Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Vp Finance'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Vp Finance

Salaries for a Vp Finance can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $197,973 in 2023 to around $197,267 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Vp Finance salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Vp Finance Over Time

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2023
$197,973
2024
$199,992
2025
$197,267
2026
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2023 $197,973
2024 $199,992
2025 $197,267
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FAQ about Vp Finance

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Vp Finance?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Vp Finance roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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