Average Salary Controller

The median salary for a Controller is $110,000, with 80% of salaries falling between $60,000 and $175,000. Salaries for Controllers are generally above the national average. Offering a total compensation package that includes employee benefits and bonus pay to incentivize performance, in addition to competitive base pay, can help attract and retain top talent. Check out some popular employee benefits that companies are offering in your area.

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Where do Controllers earn the highest and lowest salaries?

The median salary for a Controller ranges from $100,000 in Phoenix, AZ to $160,000 in San Francisco, CA. Besides the location of employees, differences in salaries are often driven by factors such as years of experience, education, and industry.

Job	10th Percentile Salary	Median Salary	Average Salary	90th Percentile Salary
San Francisco, CA	$82,150	$160,000	$163,682	$241,400
San Diego, CA	$68,904	$152,500	$146,266	$218,637
San Jose, CA	$57,000	$145,000	$144,971	$232,640
Washington, DC	$72,060	$134,520	$134,310	$196,000
New York, NY	$66,000	$130,000	$128,432	$203,120
Los Angeles, CA	$70,000	$125,000	$126,656	$180,000
Seattle, WA	$83,000	$120,000	$127,205	$179,400
Houston, TX	$71,807	$113,500	$115,457	$162,000

Common employee benefits for Controllers

It takes more than a paycheck to build an amazing team. In addition to a competitive base salary, offering benefits is a great way to attract and retain top talent top Controllers. Build the right benefits package for your team with Gusto!

401(k)	Paid Time Off	Work From Home
401(k) Matching	Paid Sick Time	Flexible Schedule
Health insurance	Parental Leave	Commuter Benefits
Dental Insurance	Professional Development	Life Insurance