Assistant Finance Director Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Finance Director make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Finance Director in the United States is $168,377 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $81.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $193,473
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $158,533 to $181,513
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $149,571
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Assistant Finance Director Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $181,513 $15,126 $3,491 $87
Average $168,377 $14,031 $3,238 $81
25th Percentile $158,533 $13,211 $3,049 $76
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Finance Director Salaries

An Assistant Finance Director'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 Assistant Finance Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Finance Director'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): $113,248
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $131,220
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $169,061
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $204,811
  • Expert (over 8 years): $251,806
Levels Salary
Finance S... Level Assistant Finance Director$113,248
Finance M... Level Assistant Finance Director$131,220
Assistant... Level Assistant Finance Director$169,061
Finance D... Level Assistant Finance Director$204,811
VP of Fin... Level Assistant Finance Director$251,806
$113,248 0 yr
$131,220 < 2 yrs
$169,061 2-4 yrs
$204,811 5-8 yrs
$251,806 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Assistant Finance Directors

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: $212,374
  • San Francisco: $210,049
  • Oakland: $205,622

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Finance Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 11.45% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 1.88% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
  • General Ledger (Mentioned in 1.3% Job Postings): Creating and keeping track of business transactions and activities to monitor financial operations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 11.45%
Billing 1.88%
General Ledger 1.3%
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 an Assistant Finance Director's salary.
  • Balance Sheet: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Financial Modeling: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Balance Sheet
$178,480
6%
Financial Modeling
$178,480
6%
Innovation
$176,796
5%
Insight
$176,796
5%
Hyperion
$176,796
5%
Credit Card
$176,796
5%
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Assistant Finance Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Finance Director'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 May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Finance Director

Salaries for an Assistant Finance Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $150,305 in 2023 to around $146,385 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Finance Director salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Finance Director Over Time

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