50% of professionals earn between $80,000 - $170,000 USD
The median salary is $115,000
The average salary for a Controller in United States is USD 80,000 - USD 170,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 142,500 per year, based on 17,129 active job listings.
The cities with the most Controller job opportunities in United States are New York, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta. New York leads with 505 job openings.
Leading employers for Controller roles in United States include Robert Half, CFS, Jobot, Vaco by Highspring, LHH.
Explore 17,129 Controller job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.