What is the median salary for Controller in Sydney?

The median salary for Controller in Sydney is AUD 190,000 - AUD 200,000 per year.

How does the Controller salary in Sydney compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Controller in Australia is AUD 90,000 - AUD 160,000, while in Sydney it is AUD 188,663 - AUD 215,779.

Controller Salary in Australia

Controller Salary in Sydney

Based on 501 job listings - Sydney, Australia 2026

Average salary

$188,663 - $215,779

Median salary

$190,000 - $200,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$136K

25th percentile$170K

Median$190K

75th percentile$220K

90th percentile$238K

50% of professionals earn between $170,000 - $220,000 AUD

The median salary is $190,000

Compare with national average

Sydney

Average salary

188,663 - 215,779

Median salary

190,000 - 200,000

501 job openings

Australia

Average salary

90,000 - 160,000

Median salary

120,000 - 160,000

5,137 job openings

Other cities

Brisbane610 job openings

Melbourne582 job openings

Perth334 job openings

Adelaide163 job openings

Canberra80 job openings

Port Phillip56 job openings

Gold Coast City45 job openings

Greater Dandenong32 job openings

Gosford26 job openings

Mackay Regional25 job openings

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The average salary for a Controller in Sydney, Australia is AUD 188,663 - AUD 215,779 per year in 2026, based on 501 job listings.

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