Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Financial Controller make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$131,923 / yrTotal Pay
$94,242 / yrBase Pay
$37,681 / yrAdditional Pay

$131,923

 / yr
$82K$216K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Financial Controller is $131,923 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $94,242 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 $37,681 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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Total Pay Trajectory

For Controller

$145,717 /yr
Controller
$116,432 /yr
Senior Controller
$110,938 /yr
Lead Controller
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Top Paying Companies

For a Financial Controller in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Financial Controller in United States. Employers include Cisco Systems, Intel Corporation and Oracle.

1
Cisco Systems
$241,751/yr
3
Oracle
$213,668/yr
5
GE
$197,943/yr
9
SLB
$187,750/yr
10
ABC
$185,975/yr

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AccountantSee 337 salaries from all locations

$81,521

 / yr

$78,013

 / yr

$81,020

 / yr

$81,490

 / yr

$74,838

 / yr

$142,612

 / yr

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Top Paying Industries

For a Financial Controller in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Financial Controller in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $222,347, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $197,349, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $190,868, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $163,383, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $162,616.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$222,347

    27% Higher than other industries

  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$197,349

    18% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$190,868

    15% Higher than other industries

  • Retail & WholesaleRetail & Wholesale$163,383

    1% Higher than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$162,616

    0% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Financial Controller are Cisco Systems, Intel Corporation, and Oracle.

Cisco SystemsCisco Systems$241,751/yr
OracleOracle$213,668/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

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

For financial controller

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Controller

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$175,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Corporate Controller

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$120,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Controller

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$107,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Corporate Controller

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$75,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Weapons Expediter

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$78,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Controller

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$75,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Gas Controller

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$80,000

/yr

$75K | $5K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Financial Controller

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$150

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Controller

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Financial Controller pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Financial Controller is $94,242 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Financial Controller salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 3360 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Financial Controller employees.

The highest salary for a Financial Controller in United States is $147,257 per year.

The lowest salary for a Financial Controller in United States is $60,313 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Financial Controller or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Financial Controller.