Fractional CFO hourly rate
A senior Fractional CFO typically receives $230 an hour as a part-time contractor in the United States, against a market median wage of $91.05. Below: percentiles and rates for every country we cover, by level and format.
Fractional CFO pay in the United States
National wage percentiles for the role. Full United States page.
| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51.55 | $1,120 | $107,200 |
| 25th | $68.59 | $1,490 | $142,700 |
| Median | $91.05 | $1,970 | $189,400 |
| 75th | $120.25 | $2,610 | $250,100 |
| 90th | $176.71 | $3,830 | $367,600 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026.
Fractional CFO rates by country
| Country | 10th | Median wage | 90th | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $51.55 | $91.05 | $176.71 | $230 |
| Canada | CA$40.93 | CA$63.23 | CA$97.55 | CA$160 |
| United Kingdom | £17.54 | £38.52 | £90.07 | £100 |
| Austria | €19.23 | €47.18 | €95.55 | €120 |
| Belgium | €20.89 | €58.38 | €120.01 | €150 |
| Bulgaria | €7.00 | €19.34 | €52.58 | €50 |
| Croatia | €8.60 | €22.05 | €47.80 | €55 |
| Cyprus | €14.26 | €37.26 | €113.23 | €95 |
| Czechia | €10.35 | €25.13 | €49.51 | €65 |
| Denmark | €25.77 | €58.66 | €106.26 | €150 |
| Estonia | €8.35 | €23.35 | €48.77 | €60 |
| Finland | €22.87 | €49.03 | €93.28 | €125 |
| France | €15.31 | €35.02 | €75.30 | €90 |
| Germany | €17.09 | €46.58 | €100.59 | €120 |
| Greece | €10.70 | €25.81 | €53.59 | €65 |
| Hungary | €7.86 | €20.92 | €48.63 | €55 |
| Ireland | €19.19 | €49.18 | €133.37 | €125 |
| Italy | €21.12 | €47.05 | €106.70 | €120 |
| Latvia | €7.00 | €20.68 | €49.89 | €50 |
| Lithuania | €8.98 | €23.90 | €54.16 | €60 |
| Luxembourg | €25.38 | €61.95 | €154.86 | €155 |
| Malta | €8.49 | €22.10 | €46.85 | €55 |
| Netherlands | €16.71 | €43.42 | €85.58 | €110 |
| Poland | €8.62 | €22.08 | €51.79 | €55 |
| Portugal | €12.80 | €25.50 | €71.42 | €65 |
| Romania | €6.67 | €17.20 | €45.24 | €45 |
| Slovakia | €7.96 | €19.18 | €38.87 | €50 |
| Slovenia | €13.48 | €30.26 | €63.52 | €75 |
| Spain | €12.19 | €28.69 | €66.11 | €75 |
| Sweden | €18.66 | €38.27 | €67.50 | €95 |
Hourly figures in local currency. Contractor rate is the typical Deftridge rate for a senior Fractional CFO in the regular role format.
Fractional CFO pay by US state
Typical contractor rate, highest first.
By level and format
United States. A manager earns 1.20 times the senior rate; a one-off task pays a higher hourly rate than a standing role because the work is fixed-scope.
| Level | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Director | $190 |
| Executive | $230 |
Questions about Fractional CFO rates
What is the typical hourly rate for a Fractional CFO?
In the United States the typical rate for a senior Fractional CFO is $230 an hour (market median wage $91.05). Rates vary by country, state and level; the tables above list them.
Is this a salary?
No. The market median is an employee wage for reference. The Deftridge rate is what a part-time contractor in that role receives per hour, before tax.
How does level change the rate?
Levels scale the rate: specialist 0.85, senior 1.00, manager 1.20, director 1.45 and executive 1.75 of the senior rate, inside the country floor and cap.
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