What is the median salary for Controller in Chicago?

The median salary for Controller in Chicago is USD 65,000 - USD 85,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Controller in United States is USD 68,096 - USD 86,148, while in Chicago it is USD 87,136 - USD 107,538.

Controller salary in United States

Controller salary in Chicago

Based on 91 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$87,136 - $107,538

Median salary

$65,000 - $85,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$65K

25th percentile$65K

Median$65K

75th percentile$104K

90th percentile$130K

50% of professionals earn between $65,000 - $103,750 USD

The median salary is $65,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

87,136 - 107,538

Median salary

65,000 - 85,000

91 job openings

United States

Average salary

68,096 - 86,148

Median salary

65,298 - 84,951

8,851 job openings

Other cities

New York208 job openings

Houston153 job openings

Dallas109 job openings

Los Angeles108 job openings

Atlanta99 job openings

Miami70 job openings

Denver63 job openings

Boston63 job openings

Phoenix62 job openings

Columbus57 job openings

San Francisco55 job openings

Washington41 job openings

Austin31 job openings

Charlotte31 job openings

Las Vegas28 job openings

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The average salary for a Controller in Chicago, United States is USD 87,136 - USD 107,538 per year in 2026, based on 91 job listings.

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