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CFO Salary in Singapore (2026)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌEstimated based on OECD & BLS data

Salary Overview

Estimated Salary (USD)

$129,305

per year

Local Currency (SGD)

S$173,269

per year

PPP Adjusted

$116,513

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

๐Ÿ”27,280

burgers / year

How does it compare?

Global Percentile

Top 14%

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A CFO in Singapore earns more than 86% of CFOs worldwide. Ranked #7 out of 42 countries.

Top 5 Highest-Paying Countries

Bottom 5 Lowest-Paying Countries

#CountrySalary (USD)PPP
42๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India$18.4K$538.5K
41๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Brazil$25.4K$186.6K
40๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด Colombia$30.0K$307.4K
39๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China$32.7K$196.2K
38๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexico$35.3K$192.4K

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CFO Salary in Singapore: What You Need to Know

CFOs in Singapore earn an estimated $129,305 USD per year, which is approximately S$173,269 SGD at current exchange rates. This places Singapore at #7 out of 42 countries in our global salary ranking for this occupation.

Compared to the United States, where CFOs earn an estimated $195,000 USD per year, the salary in Singapore is 34% lower. This difference reflects variations in local economies, cost of living, labor market conditions, and industry demand for CFOs in Singapore.

Purchasing Power and Cost of Living

While nominal salary figures provide a useful starting point, they don't tell the full story. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the salary for a CFO in Singapore is equivalent to $116,513 USD. This means that after accounting for differences in the cost of goods and services, the real buying power of this salary is actually lower than the nominal figure suggests, indicating a relatively higher cost of living in Singapore.

To put this in more tangible terms, using The Economist's Big Mac Index as an informal measure of purchasing power, a CFO's annual salary in Singapore could buy approximately 27,280 Big Macs per year. This everyday comparison helps illustrate the real-world purchasing power of this salary beyond abstract currency conversions.

How Singapore Compares Globally

Among the 42 countries we track, a CFO in Singapore earns more than 86% of CFOs worldwide. The highest-paying country for this role is United States at $165,750 USD, while the lowest is India at $18,413 USD.

These estimates are derived from publicly available data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), OECD average wages, World Bank purchasing power parity factors, and The Economist's Big Mac Index. The salary for each country is calculated by adjusting the U.S. baseline salary using country-specific wage ratios and sector multipliers. While these figures provide a useful benchmark, actual salaries can vary significantly based on experience level, company size, specific city or region, education, and industry sector.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a CFO earn in Singapore?โ–พ

The estimated annual salary for a CFO in Singapore is $129,305 USD (approximately S$173,269 SGD). This is based on OECD and BLS data adjusted for the local economy.

How does the CFO salary in Singapore compare globally?โ–พ

A CFO in Singapore earns more than 86% of CFOs worldwide, ranking #7 out of 42 countries.

What is the purchasing power of a CFO salary in Singapore?โ–พ

Based on the Big Mac Index, a CFO salary in Singapore can buy approximately 27,280 Big Macs per year. The PPP-adjusted salary is $116,513 USD.

Which country pays CFOs the most?โ–พ

United States pays the highest estimated salary for CFOs at $165,750 USD per year.

Estimated based on OECD & BLS data. Actual salaries vary by experience, company, and region. Data is for informational purposes only.

Sources: BLS OEWS ยท OECD ยท World Bank ยท Big Mac Index