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Salary Guide

Controller Salary in United States

Based on 189,365 job listings - 2026

+1.1% vs 2025
Average salary
$115,000 - $130,000
Median salary
$115,000 - $130,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$58K
25th percentile$73K
Median$115K
75th percentile$130K
90th percentile$150K

50% of professionals earn between $73,064 - $130,000 USD

The median salary is $115,000

Top cities

New York9,556 job openings
Houston2,553 job openings
Eastern2,300 job openings
Chicago2,285 job openings
Brooklyn2,119 job openings
Dallas2,030 job openings
Atlanta1,802 job openings
Charlotte1,403 job openings
Los Angeles1,394 job openings
Boston1,355 job openings
Phoenix1,305 job openings
Austin1,233 job openings
San Francisco1,213 job openings
Northern1,129 job openings
Denver1,102 job openings
Tampa842 job openings
Nashville758 job openings
Seattle758 job openings
Columbus745 job openings
Minneapolis693 job openings
Milwaukee683 job openings
Orlando681 job openings
Miami672 job openings
San Diego667 job openings
Fort Worth632 job openings
Baltimore626 job openings

Controller

189,365 job openings

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The average salary for a Controller in United States is USD 115,000 - USD 130,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 122,500 per year, based on 189,365 active job listings.

The cities with the most Controller job opportunities in United States are New York, Houston, Eastern, Chicago, Brooklyn. New York leads with 9,556 job openings.

Explore 189,365 Controller job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.