Exclusive CFO salary and compensation data for investors and financial leaders
June 17, 2025 (King of Prussia, PA) – JM Search, the leading retained executive search firm for private equity and other growth-oriented private and public organizations, released its 2025 CFO Compensation & Insights Study. This year’s report offers a comprehensive look into the evolving landscape of CFO compensation, retention, and talent acquisition strategies across key industries.
The study collected data from over 300 CFOs, primarily from investor-backed companies, providing critical benchmarking insights for organizations seeking to attract and retain top financial talent. Respondents included both first-time and experienced CFOs across the following key sectors: Healthcare & Life Sciences, Software & Technology Services, Industrials & Manufacturing, Business & Financial Services, and Consumer.
“The CFO role is more complex and critical than ever, and investors and business leaders need to understand what drives these leaders,” said John Marshall, CEO of JM Search. “This study, based on insights from over 300 CFOs, enhances our proprietary data on CFO compensation and highlights key trends, leadership profiles, and value creation priorities shaping the role today. It’s a must-have resource for investors and executives hiring CFOs in today’s market.”
Key insights from the 2025 report include:
· Comprehensive compensation data with breakdowns of base salary, bonus structures, and equity
· Career pathways and experience models that lead to the CFO role
· The evolving responsibilities and value creation strategies defining today’s CFO
· Critical drivers of CFO satisfaction and turnover—with distinctions between first-time and seasoned executives