What is the median salary for Controller in Chicago?

The median salary for Controller in Chicago is USD 125,000 - USD 135,000 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 80,000 - USD 170,000, while in Chicago it is USD 119,124 - USD 138,361.

Controller Salary in United States

Controller Salary in Chicago

Based on 450 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$119,124 - $138,361

Median salary

$125,000 - $135,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$44K

25th percentile$95K

Median$125K

75th percentile$145K

90th percentile$193K

50% of professionals earn between $95,000 - $145,000 USD

The median salary is $125,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

119,124 - 138,361

Median salary

125,000 - 135,000

450 job openings

United States

Average salary

80,000 - 170,000

Median salary

115,000 - 170,000

58,991 job openings

Other cities

New York2,797 job openings

Houston1,041 job openings

Atlanta593 job openings

Dallas564 job openings

New Bremen340 job openings

Los Angeles339 job openings

Boston280 job openings

Austin275 job openings

Denver251 job openings

Washington245 job openings

Charlotte243 job openings

Doral222 job openings

San Francisco220 job openings

California207 job openings

Indianapolis199 job openings

Tx175 job openings

Phoenix167 job openings

Springfield166 job openings

Nashville158 job openings

Florida149 job openings

Columbus136 job openings

Raleigh132 job openings

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The average salary for a Controller in Chicago, United States is USD 119,124 - USD 138,361 per year in 2026, based on 450 job listings.

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