AccountingUpdated Q1 2026

VP of Finance Salary
in Phoenix, AZ

Oversee financial planning, reporting, and analysis at the executive level. Median salary in Phoenix: $226K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$226K
per year
Take-home: $153K

Salary range in Phoenix

Entry level (25th)$173,000
Median (50th)$226,000
Senior (75th)$289,000
Top earner (90th)$368,000
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What the numbers say for Phoenix

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

5% premium vs national median

VP of Finances in Phoenix earn approximately 5% higher than the US national median for this role β€” a $11,000 premium on annual base salary. This reflects Phoenix's position as a higher-cost labor market where employers must match local wage norms.

Cost-of-living adjusted picture

Adjusted for Phoenix's cost-of-living index (100), the median VP of Finance salary buys the equivalent of $226,000 in a US-average-cost city. That's $11,000 more purchasing power than the national median β€” a meaningful real-wage advantage.

Key facts for Phoenix

Median salary
$226K
annual
Take-home pay
$153K
after fed/state tax
COL index
100
100 = US avg
State income tax
2.5%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$1,450
per month
YoY growth
+3.5%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Phoenix VP of Finance to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $226K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Phoenix

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
VP of Finance salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$189K$206K$223K$239K$256K201920212023202520272029
2026
$232K
projected
2027
$237K
projected
2028
$243K
projected
2029
$249K
projected
2030
$256K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$226,000+$0
2028 projected$226,000+$0
2029 projected$226,000+$0
2030 projected$226,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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VP of Finance Salary in Phoenix, Arizona: Complete Guide (2026)

The median VP of Finance salary in Phoenix, AZ is $226,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Phoenix–AZ metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for VP of Finance in Phoenix

Entry-level VP of Finances in Phoenix with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $173,000 and $226,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $226,000 to $289,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $289,000 to $368,000 or more.

Cost of living in Phoenix for VP of Finances

Phoenix has a cost of living index of 100 compared to the US national average of 100. Living costs in Phoenix are close to the national average. Arizona has a 2.5% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for VP of Finance

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting; MBA; CPA preferred. 40% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

VP of Finance salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Phoenix (current)$226K100
Tucson$189K90
Mesa$215K98
Chandler$226K105
Scottsdale$247K118
Glendale$204K95