Controller salary

The median Controller salary in the US is $170k to $200k per year, based on 62 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

Updated 2026-10-25. Figures come from live job postings and refresh daily.

These figures come from current postings, not survey self-reports, so they track what employers are actually offering right now.

Lower (25th pct)
$130k
Typical (median)
$170k–$200k
Upper (75th pct)
$225k
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Common questions

What is the average Controller salary?

The median Controller salary in the US is $170k to $200k per year, based on 62 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

What is the salary range for a Controller?

Most Controller roles in the US fall between $130k (25th percentile) and $225k (75th percentile), measured from current openings.

How is this Controller salary calculated?

It is calculated from 62 active Controller job postings in the US that publish a salary range, not from survey self-reports. The figures refresh as new roles are posted.

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