VP Finance / CFO Salary in Chicago

💰 $203K–$233K salary range

Median: $205K  ·  Based on 23 public Chicago job postings  ·  Updated June 14, 2026

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

📊 Salary breakdown

VP Finance / CFO pay in Chicago vs. national

• Chicago: $205K median
• National: $209K median

Chicago VP Finance / CFO pay runs 2% below the national median.

Finance salaries in Chicago by seniority

• Senior Financial Analyst: $122K
• FP&A Manager: $123K
• Finance Manager: $145K
• VP Finance / CFO: $205K

What does a VP Finance / CFO in Chicago do?

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

Common questions

What is the average VP Finance / CFO salary in Chicago?
The median pay is $205K, with a typical range of $203K–$233K, based on 23 public Chicago job postings collected in 2025–2026.

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

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

Methodology

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 23 public job postings located in Chicago (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 Chicago postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 14, 2026.

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