Group Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller Salary

$39.5K

$108.5K

$158.5K

$111,143

/year

$53.43

/hour

Group Financial Controller Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$111,143

Columbus

Ohio

$107,353

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    How much does a Group Financial Controller make?

    As of Aug 9, 2026, the average annual pay for a Group Financial Controller in the United States is $111,143 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $53.43 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,137/week or $9,261/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $158,500 and as low as $39,500, the majority of Group Financial Controller salaries currently range between $92,500 (25th percentile) to $129,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $148,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Group Financial Controller varies greatly (by as much as 37000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Group Financial Controller in your area makes on average $107,353 per year, or $3,790 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $111,143. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Group Financial Controller salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Group Financial 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 Group Financial Controller Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Group Financial Controller job is above the national average. Topping the list is Scotts Valley, CA, , with Newport Beach, CA, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $24,945 (22.4%), and Scotts Valley, CA, furthers that trend with another $32,687 (29.4%) above the $111,143 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 9% between Scotts Valley, CA, 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 Group Financial Controller role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Scotts Valley, CA

    $143,830

    $69.15

    Newport Beach, CA

    $137,474

    $66.09

    Berkeley, CA

    $136,088

    $65.43

    Kent, WA

    $134,481

    $64.65

    Sitka, AK

    $133,892

    $64.37

    Falls Church, VA

    $132,554

    $63.73

    San Francisco, CA

    $130,946

    $62.95

    Santa Clara, CA

    $130,409

    $62.70

    Livermore, CA

    $130,369

    $62.68

    San Jose, CA

    $130,259

    $62.62

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

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

    For example Interim Controller jobs pay as much as $27,772 (25.0%) more than the average Group Financial Controller salary of $111,143. If you're qualified, finding work as a Interim Controller may help you make more money than that of the average Group Financial Controller position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Interim Controller

    $138,915

    $66.79

    Director Of Finance And Accounting

    $134,345

    $64.59

    Senior Financial Controller

    $133,589

    $64.23

    Chartered Accountant

    $108,547

    $52.19

    Bank Operations Officer

    $77,254

    $37.14

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Group Financial Controller salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $111,143 per year or $53.43 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.