What is the median salary for Controller in Chicago?

The median salary for Controller in Chicago is USD 127,100 - USD 155,000 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 129,275 - USD 160,800.

Controller Salary in United States

Controller Salary in Chicago

Based on 228 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

-44.1% vs 2025

Average salary

$129,275 - $160,800

Median salary

$127,100 - $155,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$90K

25th percentile$100K

Median$127K

75th percentile$145K

90th percentile$185K

50% of professionals earn between $100,000 - $145,000 USD

The median salary is $127,100

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

129,275 - 160,800

Median salary

127,100 - 155,000

228 job openings

United States

Average salary

80,000 - 170,000

Median salary

115,000 - 170,000

35,148 job openings

Other cities

New York1,315 job openings

Houston617 job openings

Dallas332 job openings

Los Angeles298 job openings

Atlanta294 job openings

Austin211 job openings

Phoenix195 job openings

Charlotte191 job openings

Denver159 job openings

Boston131 job openings

Il111 job openings

San Francisco108 job openings

Miami94 job openings

Seattle77 job openings

Ca75 job openings

Washington69 job openings

Columbus66 job openings

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The average salary for a Controller in Chicago, United States is USD 129,275 - USD 160,800 per year in 2026, based on 228 job listings.

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