How much does a Senior Controller make?
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$116,482
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Senior Controller is $116,482 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $88,621 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 $27,861 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 |
|---|---|
| Senior Controller | $116,482 /yr |
| Lead Controller | $110,993 /yr |
| Controller V | $131,595 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Senior Controller in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Senior Controller in United States. Employers include Cisco Systems, SAP and GE.
Top Paying Companies
For Senior Controller in United States
| 1 | Cisco Systems | $264,677 | |
| 2 | SAP | $212,399 | |
| 3 | GE | $203,182 | |
| 4 | CBRE | $169,203 | |
| 5 | TGG Accounting | $146,967 | |
| 6 | Aramark | $108,354 |
What are total pay estimates for a Senior Controller at different companies?
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$93,871
/ yr
$93,794
/ yr
$113,045
/ yr
$94,960
/ yr
$96,140
/ yr
$87,613
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$95,183
/ yr
$99,006
/ yr
$93,003
/ yr
$93,743
/ yr
$91,987
/ yr
$97,646
/ yr
$98,463
/ yr
$107,902
/ yr
$94,615
/ yr
$101,207
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$107,936
/ yr
$106,149
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Top Paying Industries
For a Senior Controller in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Senior Controller in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $238,538, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $203,182, Real Estate with a median total pay of $169,203, Financial Services with a median total pay of $146,967, and Restaurants & Food Service with a median total pay of $108,354.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Senior Controller are Cisco Systems and SAP.
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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
For senior controller
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United States of America
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$135K | $38K
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United States of America
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$88K | $8K
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United States of America
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$81K | $10K
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United States of America
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United States of America
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$180K | $45K
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Senior Controller pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Senior Controller is $88,621 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Senior Controller salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 101 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Senior Controller employees.
The highest salary for a Senior Controller in United States is $135,820 per year.
The lowest salary for a Senior Controller in United States is $57,825 per year.
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