Across 4,580 California nonprofits, the median total compensation for CFOs is $90,566. Each organization counts once, using its most recent IRS Form 990 filing from fiscal years 2019 to 2024. Total compensation includes base salary, bonus, and other reportable compensation.
Data updated July 1, 2026
CFO Compensation by Organization Size in California
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $6,000 | $20,000 | $39,275 | 1,444 |
| $1M - $5M | $30,494 | $77,467 | $127,495 | 904 |
| $5M - $25M | $98,759 | $150,184 | $203,702 | 1,212 |
| $25M - $100M | $160,219 | $224,416 | $300,000 | 673 |
| Over $100M | $149,568 | $291,291 | $473,524 | 347 |
Top Cities for CFO Positions in California
Cities with the most nonprofit CFOs reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in California
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$140k
CFO
Fremont, CA|Revenue: $15.5M|2023
$179k
CFO
Hawthorne, CA|Revenue: $45.8M|2023
$177k
CFO
Hawthorne, CA|Revenue: $34.7M|2022
$61k
Treasurer Eff. 07/23
Napa, CA|Revenue: $140k|2023
$383k
CFO
San Francisco, CA|Revenue: $200M|2023
$381k
CFO
San Francisco, CA|Revenue: $159.3M|2022