What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Bank Controller?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Bank Controller jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK (24.6% above average), followed by Aspen, CO and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Barrow, AK $148,866 $12,405 $2,862 $71.57 Aspen, CO $144,438 $12,036 $2,777 $69.44 Sitka, AK $143,955 $11,996 $2,768 $69.21 Holdrege, NE $143,141 $11,928 $2,752 $68.82 Wyoming, WY $142,515 $11,876 $2,740 $68.52 San Francisco, CA $140,788 $11,732 $2,707 $67.69 Bellingham, WA $140,546 $11,712 $2,702 $67.57 Santa Clara, CA $140,341 $11,695 $2,698 $67.47 Buford, WY $140,185 $11,682 $2,695 $67.40 San Jose, CA $140,049 $11,670 $2,693 $67.33

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Q: How much does a Bank Controller make?

The average annual pay for a bank controller in the United States is $119,497 a year — that works out to approximately $57.45 an hour. The middle 80% of Bank Controllers earn between $82,500 (10th percentile) and $160,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Bank Controller Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Bank Controller in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Senior Financial Controller at $14,092 (11.8%) above Bank Controller. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Senior Financial Controller $133,589 $11,132 $2,569 $64.23 Plant Controller $120,239 $10,019 $2,312 $57.81 Pipeline Controller $107,799 $8,983 $2,073 $51.83 Cost Controller $98,277 $8,189 $1,889 $47.25 Process Controller $54,900 $4,575 $1,055 $26.39

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Bank Controller Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$119,497

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Ohio

$115,422

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How much does a Bank Controller make?

As of Aug 3, 2026, the average annual pay for a Bank Controller in the United States is $119,497 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $57.45 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,298/week or $9,958/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $175,500 and as low as $55,000, the majority of Bank Controller salaries currently range between $97,000 (25th percentile) to $138,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $160,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Bank Controller varies greatly (by as much as 41500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Bank Controller in your area makes on average $115,422 per year, or $4,075 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $119,497. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Bank Controller salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Bank Controller jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Bank Controller Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Bank Controller job is above the national average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK, , with Aspen, CO, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $24,458 (20.5%), and Barrow, AK, furthers that trend with another $29,369 (24.6%) above the $119,497 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Bank Controller appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Barrow, AK, and San Jose, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Bank Controller role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Barrow, AK	$148,866	$12,405	$2,862	$71.57
Aspen, CO	$144,438	$12,036	$2,777	$69.44
Sitka, AK	$143,955	$11,996	$2,768	$69.21
Holdrege, NE	$143,141	$11,928	$2,752	$68.82
Wyoming, WY	$142,515	$11,876	$2,740	$68.52
San Francisco, CA	$140,788	$11,732	$2,707	$67.69
Bellingham, WA	$140,546	$11,712	$2,702	$67.57
Santa Clara, CA	$140,341	$11,695	$2,698	$67.47
Buford, WY	$140,185	$11,682	$2,695	$67.40
San Jose, CA	$140,049	$11,670	$2,693	$67.33

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Bank Controller Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Bank Controller category.

For example Senior Financial Controller jobs pay as much as $14,092 (11.8%) more than the average Bank Controller salary of $119,497. If you're qualified, finding work as a Senior Financial Controller may help you make more money than that of the average Bank Controller position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Senior Financial Controller	$133,589	$11,132	$2,569	$64.23
Plant Controller	$120,239	$10,019	$2,312	$57.81
Pipeline Controller	$107,799	$8,983	$2,073	$51.83
Cost Controller	$98,277	$8,189	$1,889	$47.25
Process Controller	$54,900	$4,575	$1,055	$26.39

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Infographic detailing Bank Controller salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $119,497 per year or $57.45 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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