What's the highest paying industry to do FP&A? or strategic finance? Private equity/financial services or Tech?

What's the highest paying industry to do FP&A? or strategic finance?  Private equity/financial services or Tech? hoping to get to CFO.  Any thoughts appreciated.

Thanks. Sincerely, Wallstreet dropout 

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