CFO Career & Salary Calculator

Total cash compensation (base + bonus) at each stage of the finance career ladder — sourced from 2025-2026 market data for private companies.

Your Estimated Range — Controller (Small Co <$20M)
$85K – $140K
Midpoint: $110K

The Next Level: Controller (Mid-Market $20-100M)

Range
$120K – $220K
Midpoint Uplift
+$55K/yr
10-Year Value
+$550K

Making the jump to Controller (Mid-Market $20-100M) is worth approximately $55K/year — or $550Kover a decade. That's the financial case for investing in your career development now.

🔒

See the full career ladder + comp factors

Enter your email to unlock the complete salary ladder across all 8 roles and the factors that move comp the most.

No spam. Just your results and occasional career insights.

Ready to Make the Jump?

The CFO Readiness Assessment shows you exactly which commands to build. The AI Coach gives you a personalized action plan.