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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for CFO assistant?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for CFO assistant roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A CFO assistant's salary?

A CFO assistant's salary grows with experience: a Finance Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $172,833, a Finance Director (5+ years)earns $209,419, a VP of Finance (5+ years)earns $257,473, an SVP of Finance (5+ years)earns $305,543, a CFO assistant (5+ years)earns $450,935,

What are the highest paying states for a CFO assistant?

CFO assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CFO assistant roles are District of Columbia $506,187, California $504,267, Massachusetts $497,547. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of CFO assistant roles make?

Salaries for CFO assistant level roles vary by specialization: CFO: $438,400; CFO - Physician Practice: $364,800; Hospital CFO: $160,026; Interim Cfo: $148,537; Deputy Cfo: $123,597.

CFO assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does a CFO assistant make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a CFO assistant in Delaware is $462,984 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $223.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $573,472
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $415,745 to $520,817
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $372,736

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CFO assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$520,817	$43,401	$10,016	$250
Average	$462,984	$38,582	$8,904	$223
25th Percentile	$415,745	$34,645	$7,995	$200

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Key Factors That Influence CFO assistant Salaries

A CFO assistant'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 assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a CFO assistant'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): $172,833
Early Career (1-2 years): $209,419
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $257,473
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $305,543
Expert (over 8 years): $450,935

Levels	Salary
Finance S... Level CFO assistant	$172,833
Finance D... Level CFO assistant	$209,419
VP of Fin... Level CFO assistant	$257,473
SVP of Fi... Level CFO assistant	$305,543
CFO assis... Level CFO assistant	$450,935

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How Do CFO assistant 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 CFO assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $506,187.
California: $504,267.
Massachusetts: $497,547.

District of Columbia $506,187 California $504,267 Massachusetts $497,547 Washington $495,718 New Jersey $495,535 Alaska $494,895 Connecticut $488,586 New York $486,026

Hawaii $477,842 Rhode Island $474,002 Maryland $471,396 Minnesota $467,830 Colorado $466,459 Illinois $466,002 Oregon $464,264 Delaware $462,984

New Hampshire $462,180 Virginia $460,378 Pennsylvania $455,121 Nevada $452,469 North Dakota $451,600 Michigan $450,229 Wisconsin $449,726 Vermont $448,720

Texas $445,931 Maine $445,749 Arizona $445,474 Ohio $445,154 Georgia $440,948 Indiana $438,845 Wyoming $438,434 Utah $437,794

Iowa $437,519 Kansas $435,325 Louisiana $434,685 North Carolina $434,456 Missouri $434,365 Florida $432,582 Montana $431,622 Nebraska $430,707

Kentucky $430,204 South Carolina $428,376 Tennessee $427,233 Idaho $426,776 New Mexico $423,438 Oklahoma $422,707 Alabama $420,009 South Dakota $415,483

Arkansas $413,015 West Virginia $411,689 Mississippi $407,711

Top Paying Cities for CFO assistants

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:

Lincoln: $460,899
Little Creek: $464,273
Magnolia: $463,606

Lincoln, DE $460,899 Little Creek, DE $464,273 Magnolia, DE $463,606 Milford, DE $462,070 Marydel, DE $462,829 Millsboro, DE $458,966 Millville, DE $459,674 Milton, DE $460,470

Nassau, DE $460,803 Ocean View, DE $459,596 Rehoboth Beach, DE $460,479 Seaford, DE $460,739 Selbyville, DE $458,833 Smyrna, DE $464,593 Viola, DE $462,454 Woodside, DE $463,697

Bear, DE $462,628 Newark, DE $462,454 Claymont, DE $463,400 Delaware City, DE $462,916 Hockessin, DE $462,413 Kirkwood, DE $462,829 Middletown, DE $463,007 Montchanin, DE $462,518

New Castle, DE $462,586 Odessa, DE $463,236 Port Penn, DE $463,546 Rockland, DE $462,564 Saint Georges, DE $462,861 Townsend, DE $463,574 Winterthur, DE $462,618 Lewes, DE $460,648

Wilmington, DE $462,436 Dover, DE $464,273 Dover Afb, DE $461,828 Bethany Beach, DE $459,112 Bethel, DE $459,587 Bridgeville, DE $460,671 Camden Wyoming, DE $462,966 Cheswold, DE $464,123

Clayton, DE $464,136 Dagsboro, DE $458,792 Delmar, DE $458,056 Ellendale, DE $459,446 Felton, DE $462,033 Fenwick Island, DE $458,892 Frankford, DE $458,092 Frederica, DE $462,490

Georgetown, DE $458,618 Greenwood, DE $460,744 Harbeson, DE $459,107 Harrington, DE $461,448 Hartly, DE $462,884 Houston, DE $460,790 Kenton, DE $464,159 Laurel, DE $458,344

Yorklyn, DE $462,550

CFO assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For CFO assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, CFO assistant positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view CFO assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a CFO assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$648,178	$312.0	40%
Financial Services	$601,879	$289.0	30%
Internet	$578,730	$278.0	25%
Biotechnology	$555,581	$267.0	20%

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

Understanding how a CFO assistant'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 July 01, 2026

$415,745

Average $462,984/year

$520,817

$34,645

Average $38,582/month

$43,401

$7,995

Average $8,904/week

$10,016

$200

Average $223/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$520,817	$43,401	$10,016	$250
Average	$462,984	$38,582	$8,904	$223
25th Percentile	$415,745	$34,645	$7,995	$200

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