Financial Controller Salary in the US

$90,034
per year
per month
$7,500
per month
per year
Bonus
$13,400/year
Bonus
$1,120/month

Financial Controller - Average Salary

The average salary for a Financial Controller is $90,034 per year ($7,500 per month), which is $36,544 (+68%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A Financial Controller can expect an average starting salary of $47,593. The highest salaries can exceed $145,880.
$47,593
Low
$90,034
Average salary
$145,880
High
$3,970
Low
$7,500
Average salary
$12,160
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$2,000
$85,800
$173,680
Salary$47,593 - 145,880
Bonus$2,000 - 27,800
Total Pay$49,593 - 173,680
$170
$7,160
$14,480
Salary$3,970 - 12,160
Bonus$170 - 2,320
Total Pay$4,140 - 14,480

Financial Controller Salary Range

Low
$47,593
Average salary
$90,034
Senior
$103,557
High
$145,880
Low
$3,970
Average salary
$7,500
Senior
$8,630
High
$12,160
Among Financial Controllers in the US, Assistant Financial Controllers and Junior Financial Controllers tend to have the lowest salaries, while positions like the Chief Financial Controller enjoy the highest salaries.

Financial Controller - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Chief Financial Controller$158K/year
+75% 
Junior Financial Controller$56K/year
 -38%
Assistant Financial Controller$54K/year
 -40%

Financial Controller - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Financial Controller with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $55,000 per year. A mid career Financial Controller with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $87,000, while a Senior Financial Controller with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $103,000. Financial Controllers with more than 20 years of experience earn $120,000 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Financial Controller

Late Career▲ +33%
Senior▲ +14%
Average Salary$90,034/year
Mid Career▼ -3%
Entry Level▼ -39%

Gender Breakdown

Female
47%
Male
53%

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Financial Controller - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Financial Controller jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Financial Controller

How much does a Financial Controller make in the US?
A Financial Controller in the US earns an average of $90,034 gross per year, which is about $7,500 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Financial Controller updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Financial Controller in the US?
The starting salary of a Financial Controller in the US is around $47,593 gross per year. Assistant Financial Controllers and Junior Financial Controllers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Financial Controller in the US?
The highest salary of a Financial Controller in the US can reach and exceed $145,880 gross per year. Chief Financial Controllers usually have the highest salaries.
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