50% of professionals earn between $80,000 - $170,000 USD
The median salary is $115,000
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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 47,490 active job listings.
The cities with the most Controller job opportunities in United States are New York, Houston, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles. New York leads with 2,138 job openings.
Leading employers for Controller roles in United States include Forge Strategies, LHH, Australia-Employment, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, Merit Personnel & Consulting.
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