How much does a Corporate Controller make?
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$204,881
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Corporate Controller is $204,881 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $134,878 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 $70,003 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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What is the total pay trajectory for Controller?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Controller | $148,468 /yr |
| Senior Controller | $118,326 /yr |
| Lead Controller | $113,457 /yr |
Related Job Titles
For Corporate Controller
Some related job titles are Assistant Controller Salaries with median pay of $111,748, Senior Finance Manager Salaries with median pay of $176,633, CFO Salaries with median pay of $308,837, Financial Controller Salaries with median pay of $134,232.
Top Paying Companies
For a Corporate Controller in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Corporate Controller in United States. Employers include ABC, PayFlex and Alliance Resource Group.
Top Paying Companies
For Corporate Controller in United States
| 1 | ABC | $240,973 | |
| 2 | PayFlex | $223,241 | |
| 3 | Alliance Resource Group | $210,755 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Corporate Controller in United States
The top 3 paying industries for a Corporate Controller in United States are Media & Communication with a median total pay of $240,973, Insurance with a median total pay of $223,241 and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $210,755.
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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.
Recent Salaries Shared
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United States of America
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$98K | $14K
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United States of America
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$86K | $5K
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Corporate Controller pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Corporate Controller is $134,878 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Corporate Controller salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 595 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Corporate Controller employees.
The highest salary for a Corporate Controller in United States is $204,699 per year.
The lowest salary for a Corporate Controller in United States is $88,872 per year.
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