Are you, the indispensable finance professional, being fairly compensated? Talent and business advisory firm Robert Half’s newly released 2026 Salary Guide may help answer that question.

The average mid-range salary of a CFO is $269,750, spanning from $195,500 on the low end to $321,750 on the high end, according to the guide. For the rest of the finance team, the mid-range salary is $185,000 for a controller, $94,750 for a senior accountant, and $62,000 for an entry-level staff accountant. READ MORE