What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Internal Controls Manager?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Internal Controls Manager jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.0% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Redwood City, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $165,803 $13,816 $3,188 $79.71 Berkeley, CA $163,657 $13,638 $3,147 $78.68 Redwood City, CA $163,646 $13,637 $3,147 $78.68 Sitka, AK $161,016 $13,418 $3,096 $77.41 Justin, TX $157,849 $13,154 $3,035 $75.89 San Francisco, CA $157,473 $13,122 $3,028 $75.71 Palo Alto, CA $157,318 $13,109 $3,025 $75.63 Sunnyvale, CA $156,869 $13,072 $3,016 $75.42 Livermore, CA $156,780 $13,065 $3,015 $75.38 San Jose, CA $156,647 $13,053 $3,012 $75.31

Internal Controls Manager

Internal Controls Manager Salary

Q: How much does an Internal Controls Manager make?

The average annual pay for an internal controls manager in the United States is $133,659 a year — that works out to approximately $64.26 an hour. The middle 80% of Internal Controls Managers earn between $89,000 (10th percentile) and $170,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Internal Controls Manager Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Internal Controls Manager in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Director Of Financial Reporting at $22,100 (16.5%) above Internal Controls Manager. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Director Of Financial Reporting $155,759 $12,979 $2,995 $74.88 Financial Controls Manager $133,659 $11,138 $2,570 $64.26 Senior Finance Manager $127,566 $10,630 $2,453 $61.33 Asset Finance $94,129 $7,844 $1,810 $45.25 Independent Contractor Auditor $39,947 $3,328 $768 $19.21

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Internal Controls Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$133,659

Columbus

Ohio

$129,101

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How much does an Internal Controls Manager make?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average annual pay for an Internal Controls Manager in the United States is $133,659 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $64.26 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,570/week or $11,138/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $170,500 and as low as $78,000, the majority of Internal Controls Manager salaries currently range between $101,000 (25th percentile) to $170,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $170,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Internal Controls Manager varies greatly (by as much as 69000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Internal Controls Manager in your area makes on average $129,101 per year, or $4,558 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $133,659. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Internal Controls Manager salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Internal Controls Manager 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 Internal Controls Manager Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Internal Controls Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Redwood City, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Redwood City, CA, beats the national average by $29,987 (22.4%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $32,144 (24.0%) above the $133,659 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Internal Controls Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, 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 an Internal Controls Manager role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$165,803	$13,816	$3,188	$79.71
Berkeley, CA	$163,657	$13,638	$3,147	$78.68
Redwood City, CA	$163,646	$13,637	$3,147	$78.68
Sitka, AK	$161,016	$13,418	$3,096	$77.41
Justin, TX	$157,849	$13,154	$3,035	$75.89
San Francisco, CA	$157,473	$13,122	$3,028	$75.71
Palo Alto, CA	$157,318	$13,109	$3,025	$75.63
Sunnyvale, CA	$156,869	$13,072	$3,016	$75.42
Livermore, CA	$156,780	$13,065	$3,015	$75.38
San Jose, CA	$156,647	$13,053	$3,012	$75.31

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Internal Controls Manager Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Internal Controls Manager job category, we found that Director Of Financial Reporting jobs have average salaries greater than Internal Controls Manager jobs.

Significantly, Director Of Financial Reporting jobs pay $22,100 (16.5%) more than the average Internal Controls Manager salary of $133,659. If you're qualified, finding work as an Director Of Financial Reporting may help you make more money than that of the average Internal Controls Manager position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Director Of Financial Reporting	$155,759	$12,979	$2,995	$74.88
Financial Controls Manager	$133,659	$11,138	$2,570	$64.26
Senior Finance Manager	$127,566	$10,630	$2,453	$61.33
Asset Finance	$94,129	$7,844	$1,810	$45.25
Independent Contractor Auditor	$39,947	$3,328	$768	$19.21

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