Jobs in finance and accounting are expected to see continued demand, with employment growth linked to the health of the broader economy. These jobs will continue to offer above average pay but usually require higher education or certification to enter the field. While automation will replace many common tasks, it is not expected to reduce the need for these employees; it will instead allow them to focus on core soft skills like advising clients and analyzing trends.
Recent salaries shared by Financial Controller
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Financial Controller
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1-3 years
$120K/yr
($100K • $20K)
Boston, MA
submitted on Jun 5, 2026
$120K/yr
$100K • $20K
Financial Controller
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7-9 years
$105K/yr
($105K • $0)
Fort Worth, TX
submitted on Jun 4, 2026
$105K/yr
$105K • $0
Financial Controller
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7-9 years
$61K/yr
($61K • $0)
Delaware, OH
submitted on Jun 2, 2026
$61K/yr
$61K • $0
Financial Controller
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7-9 years
$131K/yr
($131K • $0)
Cumming, GA
submitted on May 29, 2026
$131K/yr
$131K • $0
Financial Controller
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1-3 years
$92K - $108K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on May 25, 2026
$92K - $108K/yr
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Financial Controller
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15+ years
$165K/yr
($127K • $38K)
Charleston, SC
submitted on May 20, 2026
$165K/yr
$127K • $38K
Financial Controller
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7-9 years
$119K/yr
($116K • $3K)
Trenton, NJ
submitted on Apr 27, 2026
$119K/yr
$116K • $3K
Financial Controller
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7-9 years
$171K/yr
($155K • $16K)
Texas City, TX
submitted on Apr 25, 2026
$171K/yr
$155K • $16K
Financial Controller
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15+ years
$237K/yr
($204K • $33K)
Boston, MA
submitted on Apr 19, 2026
$237K/yr
$204K • $33K
Financial Controller
|
15+ years
$130K/yr
($130K • $0)
Asheville, NC
submitted on Apr 17, 2026
$130K/yr
$130K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Financial Controller in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $197,466, Financial Services with a median total pay of $158,743, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $158,084, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $153,128, and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $152,622.
Frequently asked questions about Financial Controller salaries
The average salary for Financial Controller is $166,719 per year or $80 per hour, with top earners making up to $286,865 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $126,424 (25th percentile) to $223,017 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 4799 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Financial Controller employees.
The highest salary for Financial Controller is $223,017 per year, $18,585 per month or $107 per hour.
The lowest salary for Financial Controller is $126,424 per year, $10,535 per month or $61 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Financial Controller ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $94,614 per year (estimate) and goes up to $310,583 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.