Controller salary in US
Average Base Salary in US
$142,771
$26,140
Additional Cash Compensation
$168,911
Total Compensation
Median: 130,000
Min: $35K
Max: $311K
How Much Does a Controller Make in US?
The average salary for a Controller in US is $142,771. The average additional cash compensation for a Controller in US is $26,140. The average total compensation for a Controller in US is $168,911. Controller salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Controller employees in US.
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Salary Insights
Controller Salary by gender
The average Controller salary for women is $168,470 and the average Controller salary for men is $143,557.
Controller Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Controller with 7+ years of experience is $147,902. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $235,250.
Controller Salary ranges
The most common Controller salary in US is between $170k - $180k.
Average Finance salaries in US
| Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Analyst | $71,333 | Min: $0K Max: $140K |
| Accountant | $74,471 | Min: $0K Max: $245K |
| Financial Analyst | $87,058 | Min: $0K Max: $221K |
| Senior Accountant | $92,839 | Min: $48K Max: $225K |
| Senior Financial Analyst | $105,695 | Min: $47K Max: $240K |
| Controller | $142,771 | Min: $35K Max: $311K |
| Finance Director | $160,720 | Min: $35K Max: $366K |
| Vice President of Finance | $198,408 | Min: $96K Max: $500K |
| CFO (Chief Financial Officer) | $228,394 | Min: $2K Max: $522K |
FAQ
Q:
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A controller is a financial professional who oversees accounting operations and evaluates data to determine the financial health of a company.
Q:
Can you be a controller without a CPA?
A.
While it's common for a controller to hold a CPA, it's not always required.
Q:
Do controllers make a lot of money?
A.
The salary range for a controller is $58K-$300K. The average salary for a Controller in US is $142,771.
Career Info
Controller jobs in US
Skills that affect Controller salaries in US
1
Budget Management
7% have this skill
2
Financial Accounting
4% have this skill
3
Financial analysis
3% have this skill
4
Managerial Accounting
2% have this skill
5
Cost Accounting
2% have this skill
6
Operational Analysis
2% have this skill
Average Controller Salary by Company Size
People with the job title Controller make the most at companies with 1-10 employees, earning $165,750 on average.
Recent Controller salaries in US
$150,000
Yearly Salary
A Controller reported a yearly salary of $150,000 with +$15,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Milwaukee, WI
1-5 Reports
$180,000
Yearly Salary
A Controller, US reported a yearly salary of $180,000
7+ Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
Remote
$218,000
Yearly Salary
A VP & Corporate Controller reported a yearly salary of $218,000 with +$43,600 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Remote
$210,000
Yearly Salary
A Controller reported a yearly salary of $210,000 with +$31,500 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Remote
$160,000
Yearly Salary
A Controller reported a yearly salary of $160,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Chicago, IL
$290,000
Yearly Salary
A VP Corporate Controller reported a yearly salary of $290,000 with +$87,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$290,000
Yearly Salary
A VP Revenue reported a yearly salary of $290,000 with +$87,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$290,000
Yearly Salary
A VP Corporate Controller reported a yearly salary of $290,000 with +$100,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$185,000
Yearly Salary
A Controller reported a yearly salary of $185,000 with +$27,750 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Remote
$185,000
Yearly Salary
A Controller reported a yearly salary of $185,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Colorado, CO