Document Controller Salaries

How much does a Document Controller make?

Total pay range
$55K - $88K/yr
$69K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$45K - $70K/yrBase pay
$10K - $18K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries

The top 3 paying industries for a Document Controller in United States are Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $71,135, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $66,403 and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $55,648.
Top paying companies in Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services for Document Controller are Kiewit Corporation and Jacobs.
Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Document Controller are Worley and Subsea 7.
The top paying company in Manufacturing for Document Controller is Enerflex.

Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services

$71,135

Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services

Top paying companies in Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services for Document Controller are Kiewit Corporation and Jacobs.

Energy, Mining & Utilities

$66,403

Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services

Top paying companies in Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services for Document Controller are Kiewit Corporation and Jacobs.

Manufacturing

$55,648

Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services

Top paying companies in Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services for Document Controller are Kiewit Corporation and Jacobs.

Recent salaries shared by Document Controller

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50 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Document Controller
1-3 years
$57K - $66K/yr
Austin, TX
$57K - $66K/yr
Document Controller
4-6 years
$88K/yr
$80K • $8K
Charleston, WV
$88K/yr
$80K • $8K
Document Controller
1-3 years
$87K/yr
$87K • $0
Saint Louis, MO
$87K/yr
$87K • $0
Document Controller
1-3 years
$46K - $54K/yr
Houston, TX
$46K - $54K/yr
Document Controller
4-6 years
$48K/yr
$48K • $0
Rockville, MD
$48K/yr
$48K • $0
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Document Controller
4-6 years
$49K - $57K/yr
Phoenix, AZ
$49K - $57K/yr
Document Controller
7-9 years
$163K/yr
$144K • $19K
Raleigh, NC
$163K/yr
$144K • $19K
Document Controller
10-14 years
$64K - $75K/yr
Houston, TX
$64K - $75K/yr
Document Controller
7-9 years
$30K/yr
$30K • $0
Raleigh, NC
$30K/yr
$30K • $0
Document Controller
1-3 years
$41K - $47K/yr
New Orleans, LA
$41K - $47K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Document Controller salaries

The average salary for a Document Controller is $69,344 per year or $33 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $108,190 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $55,300 (25th percentile) and $87,905 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 429 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Document Controller employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Document Controller in United States is $87,905 per year, $7,325 per month or $42 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Document Controller in United States is $55,300 per year, $4,608 per month or $27 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Document Controller ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $93,409 per year (estimate) and goes up to $309,191 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.