What is the median salary for Controller in San Diego?

The median salary for Controller in San Diego is USD 139,000 - USD 172,000 per year.

How does the Controller salary in San Diego compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Controller in United States is USD 80,000 - USD 170,000, while in San Diego it is USD 128,833 - USD 177,358.

Controller Salary in United States

Controller Salary in San Diego

Based on 91 job listings - San Diego, United States 2026

-46.7% vs 2025

Average salary

$128,833 - $177,358

Median salary

$139,000 - $172,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$75K

25th percentile$76K

Median$139K

75th percentile$158K

90th percentile$183K

50% of professionals earn between $76,200 - $158,000 USD

The median salary is $139,000

Compare with national average

San Diego

Average salary

128,833 - 177,358

Median salary

139,000 - 172,000

91 job openings

United States

Average salary

80,000 - 170,000

Median salary

115,000 - 170,000

35,947 job openings

Other cities

New York995 job openings

Houston729 job openings

Chicago583 job openings

Dallas382 job openings

Los Angeles353 job openings

Atlanta336 job openings

Charlotte269 job openings

Boston218 job openings

Phoenix202 job openings

Austin179 job openings

Columbus174 job openings

Cleveland83 job openings

Denver83 job openings

Philadelphia78 job openings

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The average salary for a Controller in San Diego, United States is USD 128,833 - USD 177,358 per year in 2026, based on 91 job listings.

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