As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a CFO in Los Angeles, CA is $440,800. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $395,400 to $500,500, with most professionals earning between $354,066 and $554,854.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $500,500 | $41,708 | $9,625 | $241 |
| Average | $440,800 | $36,733 | $8,477 | $212 |
| 25th Percentile | $395,400 | $32,950 | $7,604 | $190 |
An entry-level CFO with under 1 year experience makes about $413,030. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level CFO makes around $417,087. After 2-4 years, the CFO pay rises to about $422,497. Those senior CFO with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $430,611, and those CFO having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $440,754 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level CFO | $413,030 |
| Intermediate Level CFO | $417,087 |
| Senior Level CFO | $422,497 |
| Specialist Level CFO | $430,611 |
| Expert Level CFO | $440,754 |
| Entry Level | 6% |
| Mid Level | 5% |
| Senior Level | 4% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 0% |
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
General Ledger: Creating and keeping track of business transactions and activities to monitor financial operations.
Balance Sheet: Balance Sheet is a summary of the financial balances of an individual or organization, whether it be a sole proprietorship, business partnership, corporation, private limited company or other organization such as government or not-for-profit entity.
| Skill | Salary | Demand |
|---|---|---|
|
Analytical Skills
|
$511,328 |
16%
|
|
Insight
|
$502,512 |
14%
|
|
Integrity
|
$498,104 |
13%
|
|
Communication Skills
|
$493,696 |
12%
|
|
Treasury
|
$493,696 |
12%
|
|
Coordination
|
$493,696 |
12%
|
