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.
Top paying industries
The top 4 paying industries for Senior Controller in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $207,310, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $163,391, Financial Services with a median total pay of $130,491 and Restaurants & Food Service with a median total pay of $91,961.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Senior Controller are SAP and Cisco.
Frequently asked questions about Senior Controller salaries
The average salary for Senior Controller is $156,553 per year or $75 per hour, with top earners making up to $261,237 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $120,438 (25th percentile) to $205,792 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 131 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Controller employees.
The highest salary for Senior Controller is $205,792 per year, $17,149 per month or $99 per hour.
The lowest salary for Senior Controller is $120,438 per year, $10,037 per month or $58 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Senior Controller ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $94,514 per year (estimate) and goes up to $390,648 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Recent salaries shared by Senior Controller
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
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Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
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Senior Controller
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15+ years
$110K - $129K/yr
San Jose, CA
submitted on Dec 20, 2023
$110K - $129K/yr
Senior Controller
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15+ years
$134K - $155K/yr
Atlanta, GA
submitted on Dec 14, 2023
$134K - $155K/yr
Senior Controller
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15+ years
$138K - $161K/yr
Dallas, TX
submitted on Dec 8, 2023
$138K - $161K/yr
Senior Controller
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15+ years
$115K/yr
($115K • $0)
National, MD
submitted on Nov 28, 2023
$115K/yr
$115K • $0
Senior Controller
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7-9 years
$148K/yr
($148K • $0)
Baden, MD
submitted on Nov 22, 2023
$148K/yr
$148K • $0
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