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The CFO Salary Benchmark Report 2026
See what 500+ finance leaders are earning in 2026, and how pay varies by role, region, gender, and company stage.
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Report Sneak Peek
Finance pay is rising — but not for everyone: Overall salaries are up 4%, yet CFO compensation has quietly declined.
The gender pay gap is getting worse: Women in finance now earn 22% less than men on average and the divide has grown again in 2026.
More than half of finance leaders want out: Job satisfaction has hit a new low for the third year running.
AI is already reshaping finance careers: Early adopters are pulling ahead. The data shows how AI use is starting to influence salaries, workload, and satisfaction across the profession.
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