The average salary for a controller in the United States is around $71,122 per year.
Avg Salary
Controllers earn an average yearly salary of $71,122.
Wages typically start from $56,325 and go up to $135,506.
35% above national average Updated in 2018
Controller earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do controller salaries compare to similar careers?
Controllers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than investment fund managers but more than auditors.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Investment fund manager salary | $107K |
| Mathematician salary | $102K |
| Financial advisor salary | $83K |
| Stock trader salary | $64K |
| Statistician salary | $88K |
| Controller salary | $71K |
| Business analyst salary | $82K |
| Financial analyst salary | $80K |
| Entrepreneur salary | $43K |
| Auditor salary | $76K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)