VP Finance / CFO Salary in Boston

💰 $175K–$222K salary range

Median: $197K  ·  Based on 32 public job postings  ·  Updated July 1, 2026

This VP Finance / CFO salary benchmark for Boston is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

VP Finance / CFO pay in Boston vs. national

• Boston: $197K median
• National: $209K median

Boston VP Finance / CFO pay runs 6% below the national median.

Finance salaries in Boston by seniority

• FP&A Manager: $114K
• Financial Analyst: $115K
• Senior Financial Analyst: $118K
• Finance Manager: $138K
• VP Finance / CFO: $197K

What does a VP Finance / CFO in Boston do?

VP Finance / CFOs are finance and accounting professionals who own planning, reporting, and controls. This benchmark reflects Director-level base compensation for Boston-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average VP Finance / CFO salary in Boston?
The median pay is $197K, with a typical range of $175K–$222K, based on 32 public Boston job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Boston compare to the national VP Finance / CFO salary?
The national median is $209K; Boston is shown above.

Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 Boston postings.

Methodology

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 32 public job postings located in Boston (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 Boston postings required to publish. Last refreshed July 1, 2026.

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