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

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Controller In Accounting jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Mill Valley, CA (20.8% above average), followed by Sitka, AK and Medina, MN. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Mill Valley, CA $127,183 $10,598 $2,445 $61.15 Sitka, AK $126,818 $10,568 $2,438 $60.97 Medina, MN $126,599 $10,549 $2,434 $60.86 Menlo Park, CA $124,058 $10,338 $2,385 $59.64 San Francisco, CA $124,028 $10,335 $2,385 $59.63 Santa Clara, CA $123,635 $10,302 $2,377 $59.44 Alamo, CA $123,403 $10,283 $2,373 $59.33 San Jose, CA $123,344 $10,278 $2,372 $59.30 Beverly Hills, CA $121,583 $10,131 $2,338 $58.45 Issaquah, WA $121,414 $10,117 $2,334 $58.37

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Controller In Accounting Salary

Q: How much does a Controller In Accounting make?

The average annual pay for a controller in accounting in the United States is $105,271 a year — that works out to approximately $50.61 an hour. The middle 80% of Controller In Accountings earn between $70,000 (10th percentile) and $145,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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

We found several jobs related to Controller In Accounting in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Senior Financial Controller at $28,318 (26.9%) above Controller In Accounting. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Senior Financial Controller $133,589 $11,132 $2,569 $64.23 Accounting Manager Assistant Controller $108,840 $9,070 $2,093 $52.33 Controller Accounting Manager $105,271 $8,772 $2,024 $50.61 Cash Controller $60,500 $5,041 $1,163 $29.09 Process Controller $54,900 $4,575 $1,055 $26.39

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Controller In Accounting Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$105,271

Columbus

Ohio

$101,682

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How much does a Controller In Accounting make?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average annual pay for a Controller In Accounting in the United States is $105,271 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $50.61 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,024/week or $8,772/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $160,500 and as low as $48,000, the majority of Controller In Accounting salaries currently range between $85,000 (25th percentile) to $122,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $145,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Controller In Accounting varies greatly (by as much as 37500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Controller In Accounting in your area makes on average $101,682 per year, or $3,589 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $105,271. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Controller In Accounting salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Controller In Accounting 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 Controller In Accounting Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Controller In Accounting job is above the national average. Topping the list is Mill Valley, CA, , with Sitka, AK, and Medina, MN, close behind in the second and third positions. Medina, MN, beats the national average by $21,328 (20.3%), and Mill Valley, CA, furthers that trend with another $21,912 (20.8%) above the $105,271 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Mill Valley, CA, and Issaquah, WA, , 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 Controller In Accounting role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Mill Valley, CA	$127,183	$10,598	$2,445	$61.15
Sitka, AK	$126,818	$10,568	$2,438	$60.97
Medina, MN	$126,599	$10,549	$2,434	$60.86
Menlo Park, CA	$124,058	$10,338	$2,385	$59.64
San Francisco, CA	$124,028	$10,335	$2,385	$59.63
Santa Clara, CA	$123,635	$10,302	$2,377	$59.44
Alamo, CA	$123,403	$10,283	$2,373	$59.33
San Jose, CA	$123,344	$10,278	$2,372	$59.30
Beverly Hills, CA	$121,583	$10,131	$2,338	$58.45
Issaquah, WA	$121,414	$10,117	$2,334	$58.37

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

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

For example Senior Financial Controller jobs pay as much as $28,318 (26.9%) more than the average Controller In Accounting salary of $105,271. If you're qualified, finding work as a Senior Financial Controller may help you make more money than that of the average Controller In Accounting position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Senior Financial Controller	$133,589	$11,132	$2,569	$64.23
Accounting Manager Assistant Controller	$108,840	$9,070	$2,093	$52.33
Controller Accounting Manager	$105,271	$8,772	$2,024	$50.61
Cash Controller	$60,500	$5,041	$1,163	$29.09
Process Controller	$54,900	$4,575	$1,055	$26.39

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