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Controller salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Controller make in the United States?

Average base salary

$123,365
Average $123,365
Low $85,101
High $178,833

The average salary for a controller is $123,365 per year in the United States. 19.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Controller job openings in United States

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Controller
YMCA3.9out of 5 stars.
Livingston, NJ
$125,000 - $150,000 a year
Full-time
18 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Controller in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
SHOTTENKIRK AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
 
$500,000per year
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Skillz
 
$362,606per year
Snap Inc.
 
$356,500per year
Real Chemistry
 
$335,000per year
Alameda Alliance for Health
 
$327,964per year
Lam Research
 
$312,000per year

Highest paying cities for Controllers near United States

  1. Anchorage, AK
    $145,168 per year
  2. York, PA
    $132,606 per year
  3. Phoenix, AZ
    $125,594 per year
  4. Pittsburgh, PA
    $122,986 per year
  5. Bozeman, MT
    $120,439 per year

Where can a Controller earn more?

Compare salaries for Controllers in different locations
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