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Chief financial officer salary in Australia

How much does a Chief Financial Officer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$175,999

The average salary for a chief financial officer is $175,999 per year in Australia. 124 salaries reported, updated at 23 June 2026

Chief Financial Officer job openings in Australia

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Experienced Analyst | CFO Advi...
Deloitte3.9out of 5 stars.
Perth WA
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Chief Financial Officer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Fernwood Fitness
 
$270,400per year
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Department Of Health
 
$259,018per year
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Fuse Recruitment
 
$246,250per year
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Inner West Council
 
$240,000per year
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DFP Recruitment Services Pty L...
 
$230,238per year
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ANZUK Group
 
$230,000per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Chief Financial Officers

  1. Inner West NSW
    $263,767 per year
  2. Darwin NT
    $233,746 per year
  3. Melbourne VIC
    $203,044 per year
  4. Gold Coast QLD
    $185,904 per year
  5. Perth WA
    $173,959 per year

Where can a Chief Financial Officer earn more?

Compare salaries for Chief Financial Officers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Chief Financial Officer get paid in Australia?

Assistant Chief Financial Officer

Job openings
Average $97,423 per year

Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Job openings
Average $220,475 per year