Fintech & Corporate Finance · C-Suite · 15 to 22 years typical
CFO (Fintech) Salary
Annual base compensation, national and by market, from 258 named sources. Every figure below says where it came from.
| Market | Multiplier | P25 | P50 | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 1.40× | $490,000 | $600,000 | $730,000 | $840,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.30× | $455,000 | $560,000 | $680,000 | $780,000 |
| Boston, MA | 1.25× | $440,000 | $540,000 | $650,000 | $750,000 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 1.25× | $440,000 | $540,000 | $650,000 | $750,000 |
| Miami, FL | 1.23× | $430,000 | $530,000 | $640,000 | $740,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.20× | $420,000 | $520,000 | $620,000 | $720,000 |
| Washington, DC | 1.20× | $420,000 | $520,000 | $620,000 | $720,000 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.15× | $400,000 | $495,000 | $600,000 | $690,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.05× | $370,000 | $450,000 | $550,000 | $630,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 1.00× | $350,000 | $430,000 | $520,000 | $600,000 |
Time to fill 36 weeks for comparable searches, estimated from rouka's benchmark set.
Fintech CFO compensation has risen materially since 2023 as boards seek strategic CFOs who can manage fundraising, bank partnerships, and increasingly complex regulatory and risk environments. Cash compensation for CFOs has shifted into the 201k–400k band for most roles, with higher prevalence of 30%+ bonuses and meaningful equity grants.
What does a CFO (Fintech) do?
The CFO (Fintech) operates within fintech companies, financial services firms, and corporate finance functions, building financial products, managing compliance, or driving operational growth. Professionals in this role typically bring 15 to 22 years of relevant experience. Classified at the C-Suite level, this position draws from a very tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 10-22 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What drives CFO (Fintech) compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a CFO (Fintech) is $430,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $350,000 to $520,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by company stage and funding (startup vs. growth vs. public), regulatory complexity, geographic market, technical specialization (payments, lending, crypto, regtech), and equity compensation structure. Demand for this role is trending upward with 8% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.
CFO (Fintech) career path
Professionals who move into CFO (Fintech) roles most commonly come from traditional banking, management consulting, software engineering, regulatory bodies, or corporate finance at public companies. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward C-suite positions at fintech firms, VP-level roles at larger financial institutions, or founding their own financial technology venture. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3.8 years, with an annual turnover rate of 15%.
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