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Fractional CFO Rate Calculator

Estimate fractional CFO rates for forecasting, cash planning, board reporting, finance operations, and advisory retainers.

Rate modelUSD, annualized
Required hourly rate$802
Day rate$6,418
Project quote$38,746
Monthly retainer$13,284
Billable hours/year534

Floor rate: $472 before tax and profit. Revenue target: $428,055.

Benchmark range

$125 to $425 per hour

Fractional CFO work is high-trust advisory. Price around business risk, decision quality, confidentiality, and executive availability.

Starter$125
Solid$225
Senior$425

Pricing signals

  • company stage
  • cash runway pressure
  • reporting cadence
  • investor visibility
  • team complexity

Scope examples

Use different packages for different buying moments.

Forecast modelmonthly finance reviewfundraise prepexecutive advisory retainer

Common questions

Fractional CFO rate FAQ

How much should a fractional CFO charge?

Fractional CFO rates often start around $150 per hour and can exceed $400 per hour for experienced strategic finance leaders.

Should fractional CFOs bill hourly?

Hourly billing is useful for cleanup projects. Ongoing CFO advisory is usually better as a monthly retainer with defined cadence and access.