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

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

How does experience change A Deputy Controller's salary?

A Deputy Controller's salary grows with experience: a Deputy Controller (5+ years)earns $163,176, a Director, Financial Controls (5+ years)earns $177,492, a Financial Controller (5+ years)earns $254,040,

What are the highest paying states for a Deputy Controller?

Deputy Controller salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Deputy Controller roles are District of Columbia $180,700, California $180,000, Massachusetts $177,600. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Deputy Controller roles make?

Salaries for Deputy Controller level roles vary by specialization: Corporate Controller: $308,003; Controller: $254,040; Deputy Treasurer: $209,600; Deputy Head: $165,857; Deputy Director: $162,238.

How do different companies affect a Deputy Controller's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Deputy Controller roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Deputy Controller Salary in the United States

How much does a Deputy Controller make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Deputy Controller in the United States is $163,200 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $78.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $196,442
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $149,000 to $180,600
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $136,072

10% $136,072

50% (Median) $163,200

90% $196,442

Deputy Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$180,600	$15,050	$3,473	$87
Average	$163,200	$13,600	$3,138	$78
25th Percentile	$149,000	$12,417	$2,865	$72

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Key Factors That Influence Deputy Controller Salaries

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

How Do Deputy Controller 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 Deputy Controllers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $180,700.
California: $180,000.
Massachusetts: $177,600.

District of Columbia $180,700 California $180,000 Massachusetts $177,600 Washington $177,000 New Jersey $176,900 Alaska $176,700 Connecticut $174,400 New York $173,500

Hawaii $170,600 Rhode Island $169,200 Maryland $168,300 Minnesota $167,000 Colorado $166,500 Illinois $166,400 Oregon $165,800 Delaware $165,300

New Hampshire $165,000 Virginia $164,400 Pennsylvania $162,500 Nevada $161,500 North Dakota $161,200 Michigan $160,700 Wisconsin $160,600 Vermont $160,200

Texas $159,200 Maine $159,100 Arizona $159,000 Ohio $158,900 Georgia $157,400 Indiana $156,700 Wyoming $156,500 Utah $156,300

Iowa $156,200 Kansas $155,400 Louisiana $155,200 North Carolina $155,100 Missouri $155,100 Florida $154,400 Montana $154,100 Nebraska $153,800

Kentucky $153,600 South Carolina $152,900 Tennessee $152,500 Idaho $152,400 New Mexico $151,200 Oklahoma $150,900 Alabama $150,000 South Dakota $148,300

Arkansas $147,500 West Virginia $147,000 Mississippi $145,600

Top Paying Cities for Deputy Controllers

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:

San Jose: $205,900
San Francisco: $203,600
Oakland: $199,300

San Jose, CA $205,900

San Francisco, CA $203,600

Oakland, CA $199,300

New York, NY $187,900

Paramus, NJ $185,600

Queens Village, NY $185,600

Passaic, NJ $185,500

Bergenfield, NJ $185,500

Stamford, CT $185,100

Huntington, NY $185,000

Newark, NJ $183,800

Bridgeport, CT $183,500

Vallejo, CA $183,200

New Brunswick, NJ $183,100

Petaluma, CA $183,000

Middlesex, NJ $182,700

Somerset, NJ $182,600

Santa Cruz, CA $182,400

Boston, MA $181,400

Monterey, CA $180,800

Seattle, WA $180,400

Santa Rosa, CA $180,400

Los Angeles, CA $180,300

Juneau, AK $179,900

Washington, DC $179,700

Orange, CA $179,200

Santa Ana, CA $178,700

Long Beach, CA $178,600

Anchorage, AK $178,500

Anaheim, CA $178,500

Santa Maria, CA $178,000

Everett, WA $177,900

Danbury, CT $177,400

Bremerton, WA $177,100

Tacoma, WA $176,500

New Suffolk, NY $176,500

Sacramento, CA $176,500

Santa Barbara, CA $176,300

Trenton, NJ $176,100

San Diego, CA $176,100

Brockton, MA $176,000

Fairbanks, AK $175,600

Lompoc, CA $175,100

Lowell, MA $175,000

Ventura, CA $175,000

Nashua, NH $174,900

Stockton, CA $174,900

Modesto, CA $173,700

Poughkeepsie, NY $173,400

Olympia, WA $173,100

Kennewick, WA $173,100

New Haven, CT $173,000

Lawrence, MA $172,400

Hartford, CT $172,200

Riverside, CA $172,200

New Bedford, MA $172,100

Richland, WA $172,100

San Bernardino, CA $171,800

Bakersfield, CA $171,800

New Britain, CT $171,700

Atlantic City, NJ $171,700

New London, CT $171,700

Norwich, CT $171,600

Portsmouth, NH $171,600

Boulder, CO $171,300

Worcester, MA $171,000

Portland, OR $171,000

Minneapolis, MN $170,500

Philadelphia, PA $170,300

Honolulu, HI $169,700

Saint Paul, MN $169,700

Vineland, NJ $169,600

Providence, RI $169,100

Chicago, IL $168,700

Bellingham, WA $168,500

Baltimore, MD $168,300

Springfield, MA $168,300

Chico, CA $167,900

Pittsfield, MA $167,500

Manchester, NH $167,100

Spokane, WA $166,400

Denver, CO $166,400

Albany, NY $165,600

Troy, NY $165,600

Nassau, NY $165,400

Schenectady, NY $165,200

Wilmington, DE $165,100

Burlington, VT $164,900

Salem, OR $164,800

Portland, ME $164,300

Yakima, WA $164,100

Rochester, MN $163,600

Reno, NV $163,600

Fresno, CA $163,600

Milwaukee, WI $163,400

Ann Arbor, MI $163,200

Allentown, PA $163,200

Detroit, MI $163,200

Colorado Springs, CO $162,900

Syracuse, NY $162,800

Carson City, NV $162,800

Houston, TX $162,600

Eugene, OR $162,500

Gary, IN $162,300

Bismarck, ND $162,200

Springfield, OR $162,200

Galveston, TX $162,100

Medford, OR $161,800

Fort Collins, CO $161,700

Concord, NH $161,700

Austin, TX $161,600

Mesa, AZ $161,300

Reading, PA $161,300

Phoenix, AZ $161,200

Dallas, TX $161,200

Saint Cloud, MN $161,000

Madison, WI $160,800

Utica, NY $160,400

Rochester, NY $160,100

Des Moines, IA $160,100

Raleigh, NC $160,100

Atlanta, GA $159,800

Battle Creek, MI $159,800

Salt Lake City, UT $159,700

Lancaster, PA $159,500

Harrisburg, PA $159,300

Champaign, IL $159,100

Kansas City, MO $159,100

Kansas City, KS $159,100

Fort Worth, TX $159,000

Columbus, OH $159,000

Boca Raton, FL $159,000

Pittsburgh, PA $158,900

Richmond, VA $158,900

Indianapolis, IN $158,800

Cleveland, OH $158,800

Cincinnati, OH $158,600

Las Vegas, NV $158,600

Petersburg, VA $158,400

Huntsville, AL $158,100

Lansing, MI $158,000

Lebanon, PA $158,000

Pueblo, CO $158,000

Appleton, WI $157,900

Buffalo, NY $157,900

Racine, WI $157,800

Charlotte, NC $157,800

Dayton, OH $157,800

Saint Louis, MO $157,700

York, PA $157,600

Elkhart, IN $157,600

Gastonia, NC $157,600

Billings, MT $157,500

Beaumont, TX $157,500

Lorain, OH $157,500

Benton Harbor, MI $157,400

Toledo, OH $157,400

Rock Hill, SC $157,300

Binghamton, NY $157,300

Rockford, IL $157,200

Springfield, IL $157,200

Elyria, OH $157,100

Fargo, ND $157,100

Flagstaff, AZ $157,000

Fort Lauderdale, FL $156,900

Duluth, MN $156,800

Miami, FL $156,800

Cheyenne, WY $156,700

Grand Forks, ND $156,700

Bangor, ME $156,400

Cedar Rapids, IA $156,200

Durham, NC $156,100

Louisville, KY $156,100

Grand Rapids, MI $156,100

Hialeah, FL $156,000

Casper, WY $155,800

Virginia Beach, VA $155,600

New Orleans, LA $155,600

Scranton, PA $155,600

Akron, OH $155,500

Peoria, IL $155,300

Sarasota, FL $155,200

Nashville, TN $155,100

Omaha, NE $155,100

Green Bay, WI $155,100

Baton Rouge, LA $155,000

Charleston, SC $155,000

Jamestown, NY $154,900

Davenport, IA $154,900

Tucson, AZ $154,800

Saint Petersburg, FL $154,700

Tampa, FL $154,700

Evansville, IN $154,600

Port Arthur, TX $154,600

Bradenton, FL $154,500

Santa Fe, NM $154,300

Orlando, FL $154,000

Clearwater, FL $153,900

La Crosse, WI $153,600

Canton, OH $153,600

Albuquerque, NM $153,500

Newport News, VA $153,500

High Point, NC $153,400

Ogden, UT $153,300

Corpus Christi, TX $153,200

Norfolk, VA $153,100

Laramie, WY $153,100

Jacksonville, FL $153,000

Rock Island, IL $153,000

Saginaw, MI $153,000

Salisbury, NC $152,900

Boise, ID $152,900

Moline, IL $152,800

Fort Myers, FL $152,800

Tulsa, OK $152,700

Memphis, TN $152,700

Waterloo, IA $152,600

Spartanburg, SC $152,400

Lincoln, NE $152,300

Fort Wayne, IN $152,300

Provo, UT $152,300

Cedar Falls, IA $152,100

San Antonio, TX $152,000

Greensboro, NC $151,900

South Bend, IN $151,900

Muskegon, MI $151,700

Birmingham, AL $151,700

Savannah, GA $151,700

Winston Salem, NC $151,600

Lake Charles, LA $151,200

Anderson, IN $151,200

Lexington, KY $151,100

Augusta, GA $151,100

Greenville, SC $151,100

Wichita, KS $150,900

Lima, OH $150,900

Tuscaloosa, AL $150,900

Columbia, SC $150,800

Springfield, OH $150,700

Asheville, NC $150,500

Bloomington, IN $150,400

Knoxville, TN $149,800

Shreveport, LA $149,700

Wilmington, NC $149,500

Roanoke, VA $149,500

Topeka, KS $149,200

Frankfort, KY $149,200

Oklahoma City, OK $149,100

Chillicothe, OH $149,000

Longview, TX $149,000

Melbourne, FL $149,000

Sioux Falls, SD $148,800

Mobile, AL $148,700

Terre Haute, IN $148,700

Altoona, PA $148,600

Amarillo, TX $148,500

Killeen, TX $148,400

Fayetteville, AR $148,300

Chattanooga, TN $148,200

Sioux City, IA $148,100

Idaho Falls, ID $148,100

Lynchburg, VA $147,900

Gainesville, FL $147,700

Portsmouth, OH $147,600

Little Rock, AR $147,600

Lafayette, LA $147,500

Youngstown, OH $147,500

Temple, TX $147,400

Pensacola, FL $147,400

Daytona Beach, FL $147,400

Clarksville, TN $147,400

Hopkinsville, KY $146,900

Erie, PA $146,900

Florence, SC $146,800

Charleston, WV $146,500

Great Falls, MT $146,500

Waco, TX $146,200

Fayetteville, NC $146,200

Macon, GA $146,200

Tallahassee, FL $146,200

Helena, MT $146,000

Pine Bluff, AR $146,000

Vincennes, IN $145,800

Lubbock, TX $145,700

Alamogordo, NM $145,600

Twin Falls, ID $145,500

Rapid City, SD $145,400

Greenville, MS $145,100

Huntington, WV $145,100

Jackson, MS $145,100

Parkersburg, WV $144,900

Montgomery, AL $144,900

Wichita Falls, TX $144,800

Springfield, MO $144,800

Biloxi, MS $144,700

Monroe, LA $144,500

Johnstown, PA $144,400

Columbus, GA $144,300

Sumter, SC $144,300

Pascagoula, MS $144,000

Abilene, TX $144,000

Kingsport, TN $143,600

Albany, GA $143,600

Gulfport, MS $143,500

Alexandria, LA $143,000

Fort Smith, AR $142,600

El Paso, TX $142,100

Las Cruces, NM $141,400

Harlingen, TX $141,000

Pocatello, ID $141,000

Florence, AL $140,800

Brownsville, TX $140,700

Mcallen, TX $140,400

Dothan, AL $140,200

Columbus, MS $139,200

Altus, OK $138,400

Lawton, OK $138,100

Pierre, SD $137,500

What Skills Can Increase a Deputy Controller's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 6.12% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Financial Reporting (Mentioned in 3.12% Job Postings): Reporting all activities and transactions to track and assess the financial health of the business.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Mentioned in 1.06% Job Postings): Helping and maintaining accounting rules and standards for financial reporting to ensure consistency and transparency.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	6.12%
Financial Reporting	3.12%
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles	1.06%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Deputy Controller's salary.

Technical Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Technical Accounting	$174,624	7%
Accountability	$172,992	6%
Process Improvement	$169,728	4%

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Deputy Controller Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Deputy Controller salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $182,383. While startup companies pay approximate $154,277.

Deputy Controller Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$154,277
Growth Stage	51~500	$163,164
Established	501~5000	$176,114
Enterprise	5000+	$182,383

Deputy Controller Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Deputy Controller roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Deputy Controller positions in Retail & Wholesale or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Deputy Controller as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Deputy Controller

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$244,800	$118.0	50%

How Education impacts a Deputy Controller's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Deputy Controllers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Deputy Controller with a Bachelor's Degree is between $159,881 and $171,333).

Deputy Controller Salaries by Degree Level

$173,800
$171,800
$169,800
$167,800
$165,900
$163,900
$161,900
$159,900

Typical Education for Deputy Controller
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.4%
High School	5.5%
Associates	6.9%
Bachelors	57.6%
Masters	29.4%
Doctorate	0.1%

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Deputy Controller Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Deputy Controller'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.

$149,000

Average $163,200/year

$180,600

$12,417

Average $13,600/month

$15,050

$2,865

Average $3,138/week

$3,473

$72

Average $78/hour

$87

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$180,600	$15,050	$3,473	$87
Average	$163,200	$13,600	$3,138	$78
25th Percentile	$149,000	$12,417	$2,865	$72

Deputy Controller Salary Growth & Career Path

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Director, Financial Controls Comptroller

For a Deputy Controller, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Director, Financial Controls role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $177,490 - a projected growth of 9% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Deputy Controller

Salaries for a Deputy Controller can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $136,889 in 2023 to around $135,690 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Deputy Controller salary trends, .

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2024	$136,405
2025	$135,690
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Most common benefits for Deputy Controller

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Common company salaries for Deputy Controller

Here are companies hiring for Deputy Controller and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Deputy Controller

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Deputy Controller?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Deputy Controller roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

2. Is controller a VP level position?

A vice president typically holds a higher-level position with broader financial oversight, while a controller focuses on financial preparation and reporting management. The salary for a Deputy Controller ranges from $149,800 to $193,300, with a midpoint of $170,000, indicating a significant but distinct role compared to a VP.

3. What is the highest paid position in the US?

The highest paid positions in the US include roles such as Chief Executive Officer, Physician, and Airline Pilot. For example, a Deputy Controller earns between $149,800 and $193,300, with a median salary of $170,000. These roles reflect the significant compensation associated with high-level responsibilities and expertise in various fields.

4. What is the highest salary of deputy manager?

The highest salary for a Deputy Controller is ₹1,93,300 per year. The minimum salary starts at ₹1,49,800, while the mid-range salary is ₹1,70,000. Typically, a Deputy Controller requires several years of experience to reach this salary level.

5. How high ranking is a deputy?

A Deputy Chief I is a high-ranking position, comparable to an Assistant General Manager or Vice President in a corporation. It is the second highest rank in the Police Department, reporting directly to the Chief of Police. The salary for this role ranges from $149,800 to $193,300, with a midpoint of $170,000, reflecting its significant responsibilities and leadership role.

6. How much does a deputy earn in USA?

The estimated total pay for a Deputy Controller in the USA ranges from $149,800 to $193,300 per year, with a mid-salary of $170,000. These figures reflect the salary range based on industry data, providing a clear picture of compensation for this role.

7. What is the monthly salary of controller?

The monthly salary for a Deputy Controller ranges from approximately $12,483 to $16,108, with a midpoint of about $14,167. This reflects the annual salary data, where the minimum is $149,800, the midpoint is $170,000, and the maximum is $193,300.

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