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

A Financial Controller's salary grows with experience: a Deputy Controller (5+ years)earns $169,098, a Director, Financial Controls (5+ years)earns $183,967, a Financial Controller (5+ years)earns $263,043,

What are the highest paying states for a Financial Controller?

Financial Controller salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Financial Controller roles are District of Columbia $281,000, California $279,900, Massachusetts $276,200. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Financial Controller roles make?

Salaries for Financial Controller level roles vary by specialization: Group Financial Controller: $261,619; Controller: $253,707; Senior Financial Controller: $253,143; Assistant Financial Controller: $163,100; Business Unit Financial Controller: $138,700.

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Financial Controller Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Financial Controller make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Financial Controller in Rhode Island is $263,100 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $126.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $326,336
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $243,300 to $296,200
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $225,273

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Financial Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$296,200	$24,683	$5,696	$142
Average	$263,100	$21,925	$5,060	$126
25th Percentile	$243,300	$20,275	$4,679	$117

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Key Factors That Influence Financial Controller Salaries

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

How Experience Level Affects Financial Controller Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Financial Controller's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Deputy Controller (5+ years): $169,098
Director, Financial Controls (5+ years): $183,967
Financial Controller (5+ years): $263,043

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Deputy Controller	5+ years	$169,098
Director, Financial Controls	5+ years	$183,967
Financial Controller	5+ years	$263,043

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

District of Columbia: $281,000.
California: $279,900.
Massachusetts: $276,200.

District of Columbia $281,000 California $279,900 Massachusetts $276,200 Washington $275,100 New Jersey $275,000 Alaska $274,700 Connecticut $271,200 New York $269,800

Hawaii $265,200 Rhode Island $263,100 Maryland $261,600 Minnesota $259,700 Colorado $258,900 Illinois $258,700 Oregon $257,700 Delaware $257,000

New Hampshire $256,500 Virginia $255,500 Pennsylvania $252,600 Nevada $251,100 North Dakota $250,700 Michigan $249,900 Wisconsin $249,600 Vermont $249,100

Texas $247,500 Maine $247,400 Arizona $247,300 Ohio $247,100 Georgia $244,800 Indiana $243,600 Wyoming $243,400 Utah $243,000

Iowa $242,800 Kansas $241,600 Louisiana $241,300 North Carolina $241,100 Missouri $241,100 Florida $240,100 Montana $239,600 Nebraska $239,100

Kentucky $238,800 South Carolina $237,800 Tennessee $237,100 Idaho $236,900 New Mexico $235,000 Oklahoma $234,600 Alabama $233,100 South Dakota $230,600

Arkansas $229,200 West Virginia $228,500 Mississippi $226,300

Top Paying Cities for Financial 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:

Adamsville: $266,400
Albion: $264,100
Ashaway: $265,900

Adamsville, RI $266,400 Albion, RI $264,100 Ashaway, RI $265,900 Barrington, RI $263,400 Block Island, RI $264,900 Bradford, RI $265,700 Bristol, RI $264,500 Carolina, RI $265,300

Charlestown, RI $265,400 Chepachet, RI $264,800 Clayville, RI $264,100 Coventry, RI $264,100 West Greenwich, RI $264,800 East Greenwich, RI $263,900 Exeter, RI $264,800 Fiskeville, RI $263,400

Forestdale, RI $265,500 Foster, RI $264,700 Glendale, RI $265,500 Greene, RI $265,100 Greenville, RI $263,500 Harmony, RI $263,900 Harrisville, RI $265,400 Hope, RI $263,600

Hope Valley, RI $265,600 Hopkinton, RI $266,000 Jamestown, RI $265,100 Kenyon, RI $265,200 Little Compton, RI $266,300 Manville, RI $264,500 Mapleville, RI $264,900 Newport, RI $265,400

Middletown, RI $265,500 North Kingstown, RI $264,400 North Scituate, RI $263,900 Oakland, RI $265,200 Pascoag, RI $265,500 Pawtucket, RI $263,000 Central Falls, RI $263,200 Cumberland, RI $264,700

Lincoln, RI $263,400 Portsmouth, RI $265,300 Prudence Island, RI $264,800 Rockville, RI $266,000 Saunderstown, RI $264,900 Shannock, RI $265,300 Slatersville, RI $265,500 Slocum, RI $264,900

Tiverton, RI $266,200 Wakefield, RI $265,200 Kingston, RI $265,100 Narragansett, RI $265,200 Peace Dale, RI $265,100 Warren, RI $264,100 Warwick, RI $263,400 Westerly, RI $265,900

West Kingston, RI $265,200 West Warwick, RI $263,700 Wood River Junction, RI $265,500 Woonsocket, RI $265,500 North Smithfield, RI $264,900 Wyoming, RI $265,300 Providence, RI $263,000 Cranston, RI $263,000

North Providence, RI $263,000 East Providence, RI $263,000 Riverside, RI $263,100 Rumford, RI $263,000 Smithfield, RI $263,600 Johnston, RI $263,100

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

Understanding how a Financial 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.

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$243,300

Average $263,100/year

$296,200

$20,275

Average $21,925/month

$24,683

$4,679

Average $5,060/week

$5,696

$117

Average $126/hour

$142

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$296,200	$24,683	$5,696	$142
Average	$263,100	$21,925	$5,060	$126
25th Percentile	$243,300	$20,275	$4,679	$117

Financial Controller Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Financial Controller, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Comptroller role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $313,200 - a projected growth of 19% over your current level.

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