Across 383 Iowa nonprofits, the median total compensation for CFOs is $90,776. 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 Iowa
Compensation varies significantly by organization revenue.
| Org Revenue | 25th | Median | 75th | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $1M | $4,208 | $9,468 | $22,917 | 97 |
| $1M - $5M | $31,372 | $61,070 | $95,030 | 75 |
| $5M - $25M | $97,765 | $129,451 | $151,938 | 116 |
| $25M - $100M | $134,862 | $197,928 | $240,636 | 70 |
| Over $100M | $215,769 | $290,543 | $420,064 | 25 |
Top Cities for CFO Positions in Iowa
Cities with the most nonprofit CFOs reporting compensation.
Sample Compensation Records in Iowa
Recent compensation data from IRS Form 990 filings.
$48k
Chief Financial Officer
Dubuque, IA|Revenue: $733k|2023
$39k
Chief Financial Officer
Dubuque, IA|Revenue: $622k|2022
$36k
CFO & Treasurer
Fairfield, IA|Revenue: $12.4M|2024
$42k
CFO & Treasurer
Fairfield, IA|Revenue: $14.4M|2023
$106k
CFO
Fort Dodge, IA|Revenue: $13.4M|2023
$44k
Treasurer
Cherokee, IA|Revenue: $1.6M|2024