Controller salary in Greater Boulder Area

Average Base Salary in Greater Boulder Area

$142,000
$25,833
Additional Cash Compensation
$167,833
Total Compensation
Median: 136,000
Min: $105K
Max: $200K

How Much Does a Controller Make in Greater Boulder Area?

The average salary for a Controller in Greater Boulder Area is $142,000. The average additional cash compensation for a Controller in Greater Boulder Area is $25,833. The average total compensation for a Controller in Greater Boulder Area is $167,833. Controller salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Controller employees in Greater Boulder Area.

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Salary Insights

Controller Salary by gender

The average Controller salary for women is $146,667 and the average Controller salary for men is $170,500.

Controller Salary by Years of Experience

The average salary for a Controller with 7+ years of experience is $140,250.

Controller Salary ranges

The most common Controller salary in Greater Boulder Area is between $110k - $120k.

Average Finance salaries in Greater Boulder Area

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
Accountant$64,444
Min: $52K
Max: $87K
Financial Analyst$68,444
Min: $55K
Max: $95K
Budget Analyst$69,745
Min: $58K
Max: $82K
Senior Accountant$82,512
Min: $70K
Max: $106K
Senior Financial Analyst$105,714
Min: $76K
Max: $140K
Finance Director$136,333
Min: $100K
Max: $165K
Controller$142,000
Min: $105K
Max: $200K
Vice President of Finance$160,188
Min: $114K
Max: $225K
CFO (Chief Financial Officer)$178,778
Min: $150K
Max: $225K

FAQ

Q:

Is a controller an accountant?

A.

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 Greater Boulder Area is $142,000.

Career Info

Controller jobs in Greater Boulder Area

Skills that affect Controller salaries in Greater Boulder Area

1
Budget Management
6% have this skill
2
Financial Accounting
3% have this skill
3
Financial analysis
2% 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 201-500 employees, earning $180,125 on average.

Recent Controller salaries in Greater Boulder Area

$175,000
Yearly Salary
A Controller reported a yearly salary of $175,000 with +$20,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Greater Boulder Area
$199,999
Yearly Salary
A Controller reported a yearly salary of $199,999
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Greater Boulder Area
5-10 Reports
$105,000
Yearly Salary
A finance + contracts reported a yearly salary of $105,000
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
11-50 Employees
Greater Boulder Area
$125,000
Yearly Salary
A Controller reported a yearly salary of $125,000 with +$37,500 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Greater Boulder Area
$140,000
Yearly Salary
A Controller reported a yearly salary of $140,000 with +$20,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Greater Boulder Area
$114,000
Yearly Salary
A Controller reported a yearly salary of $114,000
51-200 Employees
Greater Boulder Area
$136,000
Yearly Salary
A Controller reported a yearly salary of $136,000
51-200 Employees
Greater Boulder Area
$141,000
Yearly Salary
A Controller reported a yearly salary of $141,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Greater Boulder Area