What is the median salary for Controller in California?

The median salary for Controller in California is USD 142,300 - USD 180,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Controller in United States is USD 80,000 - USD 170,000, while in California it is USD 129,007 - USD 163,511.

Controller Salary in United States

Controller Salary in California

Based on 212 job listings - California, United States 2026

Average salary

$129,007 - $163,511

Median salary

$142,300 - $180,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$16K

25th percentile$113K

Median$142K

75th percentile$150K

90th percentile$210K

50% of professionals earn between $112,558 - $150,000 USD

The median salary is $142,300

Compare with national average

California

Average salary

129,007 - 163,511

Median salary

142,300 - 180,000

212 job openings

United States

Average salary

80,000 - 170,000

Median salary

115,000 - 170,000

60,193 job openings

Other cities

New York2,750 job openings

Houston1,045 job openings

Atlanta596 job openings

Dallas579 job openings

Chicago456 job openings

Los Angeles352 job openings

New Bremen339 job openings

Austin298 job openings

Boston290 job openings

Denver257 job openings

Washington257 job openings

Charlotte256 job openings

San Francisco249 job openings

Doral243 job openings

Indianapolis205 job openings

Tx180 job openings

Phoenix179 job openings

Columbus171 job openings

Nashville170 job openings

Springfield161 job openings

Tampa158 job openings

Florida155 job openings

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The average salary for a Controller in California, United States is USD 129,007 - USD 163,511 per year in 2026, based on 212 job listings.

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