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Director of Finance salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 85 open job postings for Director of Finance roles in California, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Director of Finance postings in California

  1. Director of FinanceCity of Yuba City · Yuba City, CA · $151K–$184K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Director of FinanceCoralTree Hospitality · San Diego, CA · $180K–$200K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. Director of FinanceNorth Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · Yuba City, CA · $151K–$184K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  4. Director of FinanceUC Irvine · Orange, CA · $100K–$188K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  5. Director of FinanceSan Diego Mission Bay Resort · San Diego, CA · $140K–$150K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
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Director of Finance pay in other places

  1. United States$150K median, $118K–$180K typical, 464 postingsUnited States: middle half $118K–$180K, median $150K
  2. New York$153K median, $120K–$188K typical, 43 postingsNew York: middle half $120K–$188K, median $153K
  3. New York City, NY$175K median, $158K–$200K typical, 26 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $158K–$200K, median $175K
  4. Virginia$138K median, $128K–$156K typical, 22 postingsVirginia: middle half $128K–$156K, median $138K
  5. Illinois$145K median, $110K–$155K typical, 21 postingsIllinois: middle half $110K–$155K, median $145K
  6. North Carolina$110K median, $98.7K–$163K typical, 18 postingsNorth Carolina: middle half $98.7K–$163K, median $110K
  7. Colorado$158K median, $135K–$158K typical, 18 postingsColorado: middle half $135K–$158K, median $158K
  8. Washington$150K median, $118K–$212K typical, 17 postingsWashington: middle half $118K–$212K, median $150K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Director of Finance make in California?

The median posted base pay for Director of Finance jobs in California is $168K a year, from 85 job postings with pay at 73 companies.

What is the typical Director of Finance pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $150K–$205K. The top 10% list $220K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $135K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Director of Finance jobs?

The median here is $168K, against $150K across all 515 postings for the role.

How many Director of Finance jobs in California list pay?

85 open postings at 73 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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