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$148,425
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Controller is $148,425 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $103,444 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $44,981 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Controller | $148,425 /yr |
| Senior Controller | $118,278 /yr |
| Lead Controller | $113,413 /yr |
Related Job Titles
For Controller
Some related job titles are Assistant Controller Salaries with median pay of $111,700, Corporate Controller Salaries with median pay of $204,860, Plant Controller Salaries with median pay of $135,402, Financial Controller Salaries with median pay of $134,196.
Top Paying Companies
For a Controller in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Controller in United States. Employers include Google, Cisco Systems and Microsoft.
Top Paying Companies
For Controller in United States
| 1 | $388,827 | ||
| 2 | Cisco Systems | $300,827 | |
| 3 | Microsoft | $279,497 | |
| 4 | Intel Corporation | $276,988 | |
| 5 | SAP | $250,273 | |
| 6 | Amazon | $243,755 | |
| 7 | XYZ | $238,936 | |
| 8 | Aduro Advisors | $237,496 | |
| 9 | inDinero | $222,076 | |
| 10 | Thermo Fisher Scientific | $220,890 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Controller in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Controller in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $250,273, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $220,890, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $210,015, Personal Consumer Services with a median total pay of $198,861, and Agriculture with a median total pay of $190,292.
- Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$220,890
20% Higher than other industries
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Controller are Google, Cisco Systems, and Microsoft.
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What is the pay outlook for Finance & Accounting?
Jobs in finance and accounting are expected to see continued demand, with employment growth linked to the health of the broader economy. These jobs will continue to offer above average pay but usually require higher education or certification to enter the field. While automation will replace many common tasks, it is not expected to reduce the need for these employees; it will instead allow them to focus on core soft skills like advising clients and analyzing trends.
Controller pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Controller is $103,444 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Controller salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 9290 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Controller employees.
The highest salary for a Controller in United States is $160,162 per year.
The lowest salary for a Controller in United States is $66,811 per year.
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