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Director of finance salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Director of Finance make in the United States?

Average base salary

$124,828
Average $124,828
Low $74,530
High $209,070

The average salary for a director of finance is $124,828 per year in the United States and $15,600 profit sharing per year.8.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Director of Finance job openings in United States

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Director, Consulting (Ohio-bas...
Sellers Dorsey5out of 5 stars.
Columbus, OH
$140,300 - $185,000 a year
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Director of Finance in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
World Resources Institute
 
$500,000per year
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Polsinelli
 
$400,000per year
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ByteDance
 
$381,600per year
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MIT Lincoln Laboratory
 
$375,000per year
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McLarty Automotive Group
 
$350,000per year
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Irwin Automotive Group
 
$350,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Director of Finances near United States

  1. Santa Monica, CA
    $207,614 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $159,971 per year
  3. Phoenix, AZ
    $149,029 per year
  4. Miami, FL
    $147,031 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $144,432 per year

Where can a Director of Finance earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Director of Finance get paid in United States?

Senior Director of Finance

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