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

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

What are the highest paying states for a Controller?

Controller salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Controller roles are District of Columbia $280,904, California $279,839, Massachusetts $276,109. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Controller roles make?

Salaries for Controller level roles vary by specialization: Corporate Controller: $302,073; Portfolio Controller: $263,693; Project Controller: $254,034; Financial Controller: $253,800; Controller II: $248,584.

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Controller Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Controller make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Controller in Rhode Island is $263,043 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $126.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $326,227
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $243,289 to $296,116
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $225,304

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Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$296,116	$24,676	$5,695	$142
Average	$263,043	$21,920	$5,059	$126
25th Percentile	$243,289	$20,274	$4,679	$117

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Key Factors That Influence Controller Salaries

A 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.

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

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

District of Columbia: $280,904.
California: $279,839.
Massachusetts: $276,109.

District of Columbia $280,904 California $279,839 Massachusetts $276,109 Washington $275,095 New Jersey $274,993 Alaska $274,638 Connecticut $271,137 New York $269,716

Hawaii $265,175 Rhode Island $263,043 Maryland $261,597 Minnesota $259,618 Colorado $258,857 Illinois $258,604 Oregon $257,639 Delaware $256,929

New Hampshire $256,483 Virginia $255,483 Pennsylvania $252,565 Nevada $251,094 North Dakota $250,612 Michigan $249,851 Wisconsin $249,572 Vermont $249,013

Texas $247,466 Maine $247,364 Arizona $247,212 Ohio $247,035 Georgia $244,700 Indiana $243,533 Wyoming $243,305 Utah $242,950

Iowa $242,798 Kansas $241,580 Louisiana $241,225 North Carolina $241,098 Missouri $241,047 Florida $240,058 Montana $239,525 Nebraska $239,017

Kentucky $238,738 South Carolina $237,723 Tennessee $237,089 Idaho $236,835 New Mexico $234,983 Oklahoma $234,577 Alabama $233,081 South Dakota $230,569

Arkansas $229,199 West Virginia $228,463 Mississippi $226,256

Top Paying Cities for 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: $266,331
Albion: $264,081
Ashaway: $265,827

Adamsville, RI $266,331 Albion, RI $264,081 Ashaway, RI $265,827 Barrington, RI $263,386 Block Island, RI $264,852 Bradford, RI $265,667 Bristol, RI $264,401 Carolina, RI $265,228

Charlestown, RI $265,324 Chepachet, RI $264,797 Clayville, RI $264,058 Coventry, RI $264,071 West Greenwich, RI $264,799 East Greenwich, RI $263,893 Exeter, RI $264,725 Fiskeville, RI $263,381

Forestdale, RI $265,411 Foster, RI $264,657 Glendale, RI $265,431 Greene, RI $265,005 Greenville, RI $263,482 Harmony, RI $263,822 Harrisville, RI $265,317 Hope, RI $263,546

Hope Valley, RI $265,593 Hopkinton, RI $265,943 Jamestown, RI $265,055 Kenyon, RI $265,195 Little Compton, RI $266,291 Manville, RI $264,429 Mapleville, RI $264,847 Newport, RI $265,322

Middletown, RI $265,438 North Kingstown, RI $264,347 North Scituate, RI $263,825 Oakland, RI $265,134 Pascoag, RI $265,492 Pawtucket, RI $262,993 Central Falls, RI $263,109 Cumberland, RI $264,604

Lincoln, RI $263,373 Portsmouth, RI $265,294 Prudence Island, RI $264,748 Rockville, RI $265,903 Saunderstown, RI $264,895 Shannock, RI $265,210 Slatersville, RI $265,413 Slocum, RI $264,888

Tiverton, RI $266,101 Wakefield, RI $265,121 Kingston, RI $265,020 Narragansett, RI $265,195 Peace Dale, RI $265,088 Warren, RI $264,066 Warwick, RI $263,330 Westerly, RI $265,890

West Kingston, RI $265,104 West Warwick, RI $263,652 Wood River Junction, RI $265,482 Woonsocket, RI $265,426 North Smithfield, RI $264,822 Wyoming, RI $265,210 Providence, RI $262,917 Cranston, RI $262,952

North Providence, RI $262,983 East Providence, RI $262,934 Riverside, RI $263,018 Rumford, RI $262,980 Smithfield, RI $263,513 Johnston, RI $263,071

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

Understanding how a 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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$243,289

Average $263,043/year

$296,116

$20,274

Average $21,920/month

$24,676

$4,679

Average $5,059/week

$5,695

$117

Average $126/hour

$142

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$296,116	$24,676	$5,695	$142
Average	$263,043	$21,920	$5,059	$126
25th Percentile	$243,289	$20,274	$4,679	$117

Controller Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Controller, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Corporate Controller role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $313,189 - a projected growth of 19% over your current level.

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