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CFO salary in Artificial Intelligence startups in 2026

How much does a CFO expect to make in Artificial Intelligence startups? The average expected salary for CFOs in Artificial Intelligence startups is 199k per year, with a range from 50k to 375k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for CFOs in Artificial Intelligence startup varies depending on factors such as location, experience, skills, and startup stage.

198.8k

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6 years

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The average salary for a CFO in Artificial Intelligence startups is $198,750, which is 28.8% higher than the average salary of $154,292 in Artificial Intelligence startups. CFO salaries in Artificial Intelligence are based on exclusive Wellfound data. All data is updated on a weekly basis. Factors that may influence salary include: location, years of experience, title, size of company, and skill-set.

Top of market

$278,333/yr

Range $185k - $375k

Average

$198,750/yr

Range $155k - $265k

Below Average

$153,917/yr

Range $50k - $226k


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The highest average salary a CFO in Artificial Intelligence can get in , that is $0. This pay is 100.0% lower than the average CFO salary in Artificial Intelligence startups, which is $198,750. Salaries will vary based on your location. The top-paying markets in the US, on average, are currently: . Remote jobs often pay based on the location you reside in.
 

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Top of Market

The highest average salary a CFO in Artificial Intelligence can get with 10+ years of experience, that is $165,000. This pay is 6.9% higher than the average salary in Artificial Intelligence startups, which is $154,292. The salary range varies with years of experience and depends on other factors such as skill set, size of company, and industry.