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Controller Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Controller salary in Canada?
  How much does a Controller in Canada make? The median annual Controller salary in Canada is C$226,381, as of April 01, 2026, with a range usually between C$192,968-C$259,947 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Controller may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Controller in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Controller in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Controller in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of April 01, 2026

• Job Description for Controller
  Leads and directs an organization's accounting functions. Establishes and maintains the organization's overall accounting systems, procedures, and policies. Directs all analysis and reporting of financial information including budgets, planning, and required filings and reports. Presents findings and recommendations to management. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Typically requires Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. View full job description

• Similar Job titles to Controller
  • Business Unit Controller
  • Business Unit Controller, Sr.
  • Plant Controller

• Level of Education
  • Controller Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree
  • Controller Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA
  • Controller Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

• Industries that include Controller
  • Aerospace & Defense ,
  • Biotechnology ,
  • Business Services ,
  • Chemicals ,
  • Construction ,
  • Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit ,
  • Energy & Utilities ,
  • Financial Services ,
  • Healthcare ,
  • Hospitality & Leisure ,
  • Insurance ,
  • Internet ,
  • Media ,
  • MFG Durable ,
  • MFG Nondurable ,
  • Pharmaceuticals ,
  • Retail & Wholesale ,
  • Software & Networking ,
  • Telecom ,
  • Transportation

• Categories that include Controller
  • Financial Services
  • Accounting
  • Banking
  • Executive and Management

• Controller Salaries by Province in Canada
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon

• Financial Services Jobs by Salary Range
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