What is the median salary for Controller in Detroit?

The median salary for Controller in Detroit is USD 200,000 - USD 235,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Controller in United States is USD 80,000 - USD 170,000, while in Detroit it is USD 146,741 - USD 172,756.

Controller Salary in United States

Controller Salary in Detroit

Based on 30 job listings - Detroit, United States 2026

-46.9% vs 2025

Average salary

$146,741 - $172,756

Median salary

$200,000 - $235,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$40K

25th percentile$80K

Median$200K

75th percentile$200K

90th percentile$200K

50% of professionals earn between $80,168 - $200,000 USD

The median salary is $200,000

Compare with national average

Detroit

Average salary

146,741 - 172,756

Median salary

200,000 - 235,000

30 job openings

United States

Average salary

80,000 - 170,000

Median salary

115,000 - 170,000

35,328 job openings

Other cities

New York985 job openings

Houston706 job openings

Chicago573 job openings

Dallas361 job openings

Los Angeles348 job openings

Atlanta336 job openings

Boston210 job openings

Phoenix197 job openings

Charlotte175 job openings

San Francisco161 job openings

Austin110 job openings

Columbus95 job openings

Miami79 job openings

Philadelphia79 job openings

San Diego77 job openings

Denver75 job openings

Cleveland74 job openings

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The average salary for a Controller in Detroit, United States is USD 146,741 - USD 172,756 per year in 2026, based on 30 job listings.

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