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2026 North Texas Salary Data
How Much Do Finance Managers Make in Dallas?
Finance managers in Dallas earn a median salary of $137,993 in 2026, with most falling between $117,013 and $158,974 depending on FP&A scope, team size, and industry.
Check Your SalaryDallas-Fort Worth Median
$137,993
Finance Manager
25th Pctl$117,013
75th Pctl$158,974
PrideStaff Financial 2026 North Texas Salary Guide
Salary Breakdown
Finance Manager Salary by Career Level
Finance manager is where FP&A professionals take on true departmental leadership. Here's how it fits in the finance career path in Dallas.
A finance manager in Dallas typically earns between $117,013 and $158,974 per year. The median of $137,993 sits close to financial reporting manager at $136,855, but the roles differ significantly. Financial reporting managers focus on GAAP compliance and statement preparation, while finance managers own the forward-looking FP&A function: budgets, forecasts, and strategic decision support. The next step is finance director at $184,810, which adds executive influence and broader organizational responsibility. Dallas companies across Irving, Plano, and Frisco have strong demand for finance managers who can connect financial analysis to business strategy.
What Drives Pay
Factors That Affect Finance Manager Salary in Dallas
Four factors determine where a finance manager falls within the $117K to $158K range.
FP&A Ownership & Business Impact
- Finance managers who own the full planning cycle (annual budget, monthly reforecasts, long-range plans) and present directly to the C-suite earn at the 75th percentile. This is the core differentiator at this level.
- P&L ownership for a business unit or division, rather than supporting someone else's P&L, pushes pay higher
- Experience with capital allocation decisions, business case development, and ROI analysis for major investments adds strategic value employers pay a premium for
Team Size & Scope
- Managing a team of 3-6 analysts and/or reporting staff is typical. Finance managers with 8+ direct reports and cross-functional responsibility earn at the top of the range.
- Multi-site or multi-entity FP&A responsibilities (overseeing finance for several locations, divisions, or subsidiaries) add complexity that employers compensate
- Finance managers who also oversee adjacent functions (treasury, tax, or risk) command higher pay than those with a pure FP&A scope
Systems & Technical Expertise
- Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, and Workday Adaptive are the dominant planning platforms in Dallas. Finance managers with implementation or advanced configuration experience earn 5-15% more.
- Power BI and Tableau dashboard development for executive reporting is increasingly expected. Finance managers who build self-service analytics for business partners command premium pay.
- ERP mastery (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite) combined with planning tool integration is one of the highest-demand skill combinations in the DFW market per the salary guide
Industry & Company Stage
- Technology, healthcare, and energy companies pay finance managers at the 75th percentile due to complex revenue models, regulatory environments, and rapid growth
- PE-backed companies in Dallas often pay premium salaries for finance managers who can build investor-grade reporting and support board-level financial presentations
- Pre-IPO companies and high-growth startups in the DFW corridor pay above market for finance managers who can scale FP&A processes from scratch
Dallas vs. National
How Dallas Finance Manager Pay Compares
Dallas finance managers earn competitive salaries with a significant take-home advantage from Texas's tax structure.
Dallas-Fort Worth Median
$137,993
Finance Manager
National Median (BLS)
$161,700
Financial Managers
The BLS "Financial Managers" category includes all finance leadership roles from manager through VP, which pushes the national median higher. Dallas finance managers are well-compensated within this tier, with the tax advantage making the total value even stronger.
For finance managers, Dallas is one of the best value markets in the country. Salaries are competitive with Chicago, Houston, and Atlanta, and Texas's no-state-income-tax benefit adds $6,500-$8,500+ annually at this salary level. Combined with DFW's lower cost of living versus coastal cities and one of the deepest corporate headquarters concentrations in the country, finance managers in Dallas enjoy strong career growth without the financial penalties of higher-cost markets.
Boost Your Earning Potential
Skills That Increase Finance Manager Pay in Dallas
These skills help finance managers earn at the top of the Dallas market and position for director-level advancement.
Adaptive / Anaplan
+5-15%
CPA or MBA
+10-20%
System Implementation
+5-15%
M&A / Due Diligence
+5-10%
Power BI / Tableau
+5-10%
Multi-Entity FP&A
+5-10%
Source: 2026 North Texas Salary Guide. CPA premium: "Roles requiring a CPA, add 10-20%." Technical premiums: "Advanced Excel, Power BI, SQL, Adaptive, NetSuite, or system implementation experience may command 5-15% premiums." Finance managers identified as "highest demand" alongside Directors of Finance and Controllers in the salary guide's compensation growth section.
Put This Data to Work
How to Use This Salary Data
Whether you're moving into finance management or building your FP&A leadership team, here's how to apply these numbers.
For Job Seekers
If you're a senior financial analyst or financial reporting manager, finance manager is the natural next step. The jump to $137,993 requires demonstrating FP&A ownership and team leadership, not just technical analysis.
Already a finance manager earning below $117,013? With a CPA or MBA and 7+ years of FP&A experience, you're below market for Dallas. Time for a raise conversation or a move.
Finance manager is a springboard role. The path to finance director at $184,810 typically takes 3-5 years and requires expanding your strategic influence beyond the FP&A silo.
Our direct-hire recruiters and G.A. Rogers executive recruiting team place finance managers at companies across DFW, including roles at corporate headquarters that aren't posted publicly.
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For Employers
Your finance manager is the bridge between your data and your decisions. An experienced finance manager who owns the planning cycle and communicates effectively to leadership is one of the highest-impact hires you can make. Budget at or above $137,993.
Posting below $117,013 will attract senior analysts looking for a title, not experienced managers who can build a team and drive strategic FP&A. The salary guide identifies this role as one of the highest-demand positions in North Texas.
Finance manager searches take time because the best candidates are employed and passive. Our G.A. Rogers team specializes in confidential outreach to passive candidates who aren't actively looking.
For permanent finance manager hires, our direct-hire team screens for FP&A ownership, systems depth, and the executive communication skills that separate finance managers from senior analysts.
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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. 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.
