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2026 North Texas Salary Data
How Much Do Treasurers Make in Dallas?
Treasurers in Dallas earn a median salary of $210,543 in 2026, with most falling between $153,320 and $267,767 depending on enterprise scope, capital markets complexity, and board-level strategic influence. These ranges reflect employers across the DFW metro, including Plano, Irving, Fort Worth, and Uptown Dallas.
Check Your SalaryDallas-Fort Worth Median
$210,543
Treasurer
25th Pctl$153,320
75th Pctl$267,767
PrideStaff Financial 2026 North Texas Salary Guide
Salary Breakdown
Treasurer Salary by Career Level
Treasurer is a C-suite adjacent officer role responsible for enterprise liquidity, capital markets strategy, and financial risk management. Treasurers report to the CFO and present directly to the board.
A treasurer in Dallas typically earns between $153,320 and $267,767 per year. The step from assistant treasurer to treasurer represents a 91% median increase, reflecting the significant jump to officer-level responsibility. Treasurers at the upper end manage billions in capital markets activity and directly influence the company's cost of capital and credit rating. The wide range reflects the difference between mid-market and Fortune 500 scope. Companies in Plano, Irving, and Uptown Dallas hire treasurers to lead their capital strategies.
What Drives Pay
Factors That Affect Treasurer Salary in Dallas
Four factors determine where a treasurer falls within the salary range.
CTP, CFA & Executive Credentials
- CTP is required. Treasurers without this credential are extremely rare in the corporate market.
- CFA adds meaningful value for treasurers managing investment portfolios, derivatives programs, or capital markets strategy
- Executive education (Wharton, Harvard Business School, INSEAD programs) signals leadership capability to boards
Enterprise Scope & Revenue
- Public companies with $5B+ revenue, investment-grade debt, and active capital markets programs pay treasurers at the 75th percentile or above
- Companies with complex global treasury operations (multi-currency, in-house banking, netting centers) require treasurers with deep international expertise
- Private companies or pre-IPO organizations pay closer to the 25th percentile but may offer equity upside that significantly enhances total compensation
Capital Markets & Risk Management
- Active involvement in debt issuances, refinancings, and rating agency management is the hallmark of a top-tier treasurer and commands premium compensation
- Enterprise risk management oversight (FX, interest rate, commodity, credit) adds strategic value that directly protects the balance sheet
- Treasury technology vision, including digital transformation and real-time liquidity management, positions treasurers as strategic innovators
Board & Executive Leadership
- Board and audit committee presentation experience is expected. Treasurers who can communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial directors are highly valued.
- Track record of managing through economic cycles, credit market disruptions, or liquidity crises demonstrates the judgment that boards pay for
- M&A experience in evaluating financing alternatives, negotiating with lenders, and integrating acquired operations enhances strategic positioning
Dallas vs. National
How Dallas Treasurer Pay Compares
Treasurer is one of the highest-impact officer roles in corporate finance, and Dallas offers a strong market with Fortune 500 opportunities.
Dallas-Fort Worth Median
$210,543
Treasurer
National Median (BLS)
$161,700
Financial Managers
The BLS "Financial Managers" category includes a broad range of roles. Corporate treasurers at public companies significantly exceed the BLS median, reflecting the executive-level scope and specialized expertise required.
At $210,543, the no-state-income-tax advantage delivers $8,000-$12,000+ in additional annual take-home pay compared to peers in California or New York. Note that base salary is only one component. Treasurers at public companies typically receive equity, bonus structures, and long-term incentives that can double or triple total compensation beyond the ranges shown here.
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Skills That Increase Treasurer Pay in Dallas
These skills and credentials help treasurers earn above the median and accelerate career advancement.
CTP (Required)
+5-15%
Capital Markets Strategy
+5-15%
Rating Agency Management
+5-10%
Enterprise Risk Framework
+5-10%
Public Company Experience
+5-10%
Board Presentation Authority
+5-10%
Source: 2026 North Texas Salary Guide. Executive premiums based on PrideStaff Financial recruiter placement data across the North Texas market. Equity, bonus, and long-term incentives not included in base salary ranges.
Put This Data to Work
How to Use This Salary Data
Whether you're positioning for a treasurer role or hiring for one, here's how to apply these numbers.
For Job Seekers
Treasurer is an officer-level role that requires years of progressive treasury experience and demonstrated executive presence. If you're an assistant treasurer, focus on building capital markets deal experience and board-level communication skills.
The $114,000 spread between the 25th and 75th percentile reflects the massive scope difference between mid-market and Fortune 500 treasurer roles. Target the organizational size that matches your experience.
Beyond this, the path typically leads to VP of Finance, CFO, or board positions. The financial acumen and risk management skills treasurers develop are highly transferable.
Check Your Salary →For Employers
Your treasurer owns the capital strategy, liquidity management, and financial risk framework that directly affects your cost of capital, credit rating, and financial flexibility. This is an officer-level hire with measurable enterprise impact.
Posting below $153,320 will attract assistant treasurers looking for a title upgrade, not experienced executives who can own your capital markets strategy and present to your board.
For confidential treasurer searches, our G.A. Rogers executive search team handles the full process discreetly, including compensation benchmarking and candidate assessment. For treasury manager needs, our direct-hire team can help.
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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, 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.
