How much does a Financial Controller make?
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$131,923
/ yrThe 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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What is the total pay trajectory for Controller?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Controller | $145,717 /yr |
| Senior Controller | $116,432 /yr |
| Lead Controller | $110,938 /yr |
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.
Top Paying Companies
For Financial Controller in United States
| 1 | Cisco Systems | $241,751 | |
| 2 | Intel Corporation | $231,026 | |
| 3 | Oracle | $213,668 | |
| 4 | ExxonMobil | $199,922 | |
| 5 | GE | $197,943 | |
| 6 | Schneider Electric | $197,349 | |
| 7 | Ford Motor Company | $193,054 | |
| 8 | Siemens | $188,683 | |
| 9 | SLB | $187,750 | |
| 10 | ABC | $185,975 |
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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.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Financial Controller are Cisco Systems, Intel Corporation, and Oracle.
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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.
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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.
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