What are the main factors that influence a Comptroller's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for a Comptroller?

Comptroller salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Comptroller roles are District of Columbia $335,400, California $334,100, Massachusetts $329,700. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Comptroller roles make?

Salaries for Comptroller level roles vary by specialization: Corporate Controller: $302,861; Financial Comptroller: $254,124; Comptroller Office Manager: $140,195; Deputy Comptroller: $97,208; Financial Management Comptroller: $91,734.

Comptroller Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Comptroller make in District of Columbia?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Comptroller in District of Columbia is $335,400 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $161.

However, a Comptroller's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $411,818
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $298,500 to $375,400
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $264,904

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Comptroller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$375,400	$31,283	$7,219	$180
Average	$335,400	$27,950	$6,450	$161
25th Percentile	$298,500	$24,875	$5,740	$144

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Key Factors That Influence Comptroller Salaries

A Comptroller's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Comptroller Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Comptrollers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $335,400.
California: $334,100.
Massachusetts: $329,700.

District of Columbia $335,400 California $334,100 Massachusetts $329,700 Washington $328,400 New Jersey $328,300 Alaska $327,900 Connecticut $323,700 New York $322,000

Hawaii $316,600 Rhode Island $314,100 Maryland $312,300 Minnesota $310,000 Colorado $309,100 Illinois $308,800 Oregon $307,600 Delaware $306,800

New Hampshire $306,200 Virginia $305,000 Pennsylvania $301,500 Nevada $299,800 North Dakota $299,200 Michigan $298,300 Wisconsin $298,000 Vermont $297,300

Texas $295,500 Maine $295,300 Arizona $295,200 Ohio $294,900 Georgia $292,200 Indiana $290,800 Wyoming $290,500 Utah $290,100

Iowa $289,900 Kansas $288,400 Louisiana $288,000 North Carolina $287,900 Missouri $287,800 Florida $286,600 Montana $286,000 Nebraska $285,400

Kentucky $285,000 South Carolina $283,800 Tennessee $283,100 Idaho $282,800 New Mexico $280,600 Oklahoma $280,100 Alabama $278,300 South Dakota $275,300

Arkansas $273,700 West Virginia $272,800 Mississippi $270,100

Top Paying Cities for Comptrollers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Parcel Return Service: $333,600
Washington: $333,600
Naval Anacost Annex: $333,500

Parcel Return Service, DC $333,600 Washington, DC $333,600 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $333,500 Washington Navy Yard, DC $333,600

Comptroller Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Comptroller salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $375,142. While startup companies pay approximate $317,258.

Comptroller Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$317,258
Growth Stage	51~500	$335,550
Established	501~5000	$362,271
Enterprise	5000+	$375,142

Comptroller Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Comptroller's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on June 01, 2026

$298,500

Average $335,400/year

$375,400

$24,875

Average $27,950/month

$31,283

$5,740

Average $6,450/week

$7,219

$144

Average $161/hour

$180

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$375,400	$31,283	$7,219	$180
Average	$335,400	$27,950	$6,450	$161
25th Percentile	$298,500	$24,875	$5,740	$144

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