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2026 North Texas Salary Data
How Much Do Assistant Treasurers Make in Dallas?
Assistant treasurers in Dallas earn a median salary of $110,021 in 2026, with most falling between $85,848 and $134,195 depending on capital markets scope, organizational complexity, and strategic responsibilities. These ranges reflect employers across the DFW metro, including Plano, Irving, Fort Worth, and Uptown Dallas.
Check Your SalaryDallas-Fort Worth Median
$110,021
Assistant Treasurer
25th Pctl$85,848
75th Pctl$134,195
PrideStaff Financial 2026 North Texas Salary Guide
Salary Breakdown
Assistant Treasurer Salary by Career Level
Assistant treasurer is a senior operational role that bridges day-to-day treasury management and enterprise-level capital strategy. Assistant treasurers typically manage the treasury team and serve as deputy to the treasurer.
An assistant treasurer in Dallas typically earns between $85,848 and $134,195 per year. The step from treasury manager to assistant treasurer is less about salary ($25K median increase) and more about scope. At this level, you're involved in capital structure decisions, rating agency interactions, and board reporting. Advancement to treasurer at $210,543 requires executive presence and a track record of managing significant capital markets programs. Companies in Plano, Irving, and Uptown Dallas hire at this level.
What Drives Pay
Factors That Affect Assistant Treasurer Salary in Dallas
Four factors determine where an assistant treasurer falls within the salary range.
CTP, CFA & Credentials
- CTP is essentially required at this level. Assistant treasurers without a CTP are uncommon and typically compensate with deep capital markets experience.
- CFA adds meaningful value for assistant treasurers managing investment portfolios or derivatives programs
- MBA from a top program provides additional credibility for assistant treasurers targeting the treasurer role
Capital Markets & Debt Scope
- Public companies with rated debt, commercial paper programs, and active capital markets activity pay assistant treasurers at the 75th percentile
- Responsibility for FX hedging programs, interest rate swap portfolios, and commodity risk management adds meaningful compensation premium
- Companies with simpler treasury operations (domestic only, no public debt) pay closer to the 25th percentile
Technology & Strategy
- Experience with treasury technology strategy, including TMS selection, implementation oversight, and bank connectivity optimization
- Cash flow modeling for capital allocation decisions, dividend planning, and share repurchase programs demonstrates strategic value
- Cybersecurity awareness and fraud prevention program oversight are increasingly important at this level given the volume of payments processed
Leadership & Executive Presence
- Direct team leadership (3+ staff) including hiring, development, and performance management is expected at this level
- Board and audit committee presentation experience differentiates assistant treasurers and signals readiness for the treasurer role
- Cross-functional leadership on working capital initiatives, M&A due diligence, and investor relations support adds strategic value
Dallas vs. National
How Dallas Assistant Treasurer Pay Compares
Assistant treasurer is a niche role with limited supply in any market. Dallas companies compete for these professionals with strong compensation packages.
Dallas-Fort Worth Median
$110,021
Assistant Treasurer
National Median (BLS)
$161,700
Financial Managers
The BLS "Financial Managers" category includes a wide range of management roles. Assistant treasurers fall within this broad category. The specialized nature of the role and the limited candidate pool often push compensation above category medians for qualified professionals.
Assistant treasurer roles are relatively rare, and the candidate pool in any market is small. Dallas benefits from corporate headquarters concentration that creates more positions than most U.S. metros. At $110,021, the no-state-income-tax advantage adds $4,200-$5,600 in annual take-home pay compared to coastal alternatives.
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Skills That Increase Assistant Treasurer Pay in Dallas
These skills and credentials help assistant treasurers earn above the median and accelerate career advancement.
CTP (Expected)
+5-15%
Capital Markets Experience
+5-10%
FX/Interest Rate Hedging
+5-10%
Rating Agency Relations
+5-10%
Team Leadership (3+ Staff)
+5-10%
Board Presentation Skills
+5-10%
Source: 2026 North Texas Salary Guide. Strategic and leadership premiums based on PrideStaff Financial recruiter placement data across the North Texas market.
Put This Data to Work
How to Use This Salary Data
Whether you're positioning for an assistant treasurer role or hiring for one, here's how to apply these numbers.
For Job Seekers
Assistant treasurer is where you transition from managing treasury operations to contributing to enterprise capital strategy. Build your capital markets knowledge and develop relationships with bankers and rating agencies.
The path to treasurer at $210,543 requires demonstrated executive presence and the ability to represent treasury at the board level. Start building those communication skills now.
Consider the total compensation package carefully at this level. Many assistant treasurer roles include equity, bonus structures, and long-term incentives that significantly boost total compensation beyond the base salary range shown here.
Check Your Salary →For Employers
Your assistant treasurer is the operational leader of your treasury function. They manage the team, own banking relationships, and serve as your backup for capital markets activities. Losing this person creates significant institutional knowledge risk.
Posting below $85,848 will not attract CTP holders with capital markets experience. The candidate pool at this level is small, and strong candidates have options.
For confidential assistant treasurer searches, our G.A. Rogers executive search team handles the full process. For treasury manager needs, our direct-hire team can help.
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Related North Texas Salaries
Salary data current as of February 2026. Source: PrideStaff Financial 2026 North Texas Salary Guide. Salary ranges reflect the 25th to 75th percentile for the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, including Plano, Frisco, Richardson, Irving, Fort Worth, and surrounding communities. National data: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024. Skills premium estimates per salary guide footnotes and PrideStaff Financial recruiter placement data across the North Texas market. Individual compensation varies based on employer, experience, certifications, and negotiation.
