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

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

How does experience change A Controllers's salary?

A Controllers's salary grows with experience: a Financial Control Senior Manager (0-0 years)earns $173,153, a Financial Control Director (0-0 years)earns $188,385, a Controllers (0-0 years)earns $269,298,

What are the highest paying states for a Controllers?

Controllers salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Controllers roles are District of Columbia $282,926, California $281,853, Massachusetts $278,097. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Controllers roles make?

Salaries for Controllers level roles vary by specialization: Programmable Logic Controllers Engineer: $98,086.

Controllers Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Controllers make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Controllers in Rhode Island is $264,937 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $127.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $322,693
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $244,001 to $295,169
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $224,939

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Controllers Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$295,169	$24,597	$5,676	$142
Average	$264,937	$22,078	$5,095	$127
25th Percentile	$244,001	$20,333	$4,692	$117

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Key Factors That Influence Controllers Salaries

A Controllers'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 Do Controllers 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: $282,926.
California: $281,853.
Massachusetts: $278,097.

District of Columbia $282,926 California $281,853 Massachusetts $278,097 Washington $277,074 New Jersey $276,972 Alaska $276,614 Connecticut $273,088 New York $271,657

Hawaii $267,083 Rhode Island $264,937 Maryland $263,480 Minnesota $261,487 Colorado $260,720 Illinois $260,465 Oregon $259,494 Delaware $258,778

New Hampshire $258,329 Virginia $257,322 Pennsylvania $254,383 Nevada $252,901 North Dakota $252,415 Michigan $251,649 Wisconsin $251,368 Vermont $250,806

Texas $249,247 Maine $249,145 Arizona $248,991 Ohio $248,812 Georgia $246,462 Indiana $245,286 Wyoming $245,056 Utah $244,698

Iowa $244,545 Kansas $243,319 Louisiana $242,961 North Carolina $242,833 Missouri $242,782 Florida $241,785 Montana $241,249 Nebraska $240,738

Kentucky $240,457 South Carolina $239,434 Tennessee $238,796 Idaho $238,540 New Mexico $236,675 Oklahoma $236,266 Alabama $234,758 South Dakota $232,228

Arkansas $230,849 West Virginia $230,107 Mississippi $227,884

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: $269,281
Albion: $264,809
Ashaway: $270,303

Adamsville, RI $269,281 Albion, RI $264,809 Ashaway, RI $270,303 Barrington, RI $264,809 Block Island, RI $268,897 Bradford, RI $270,124 Bristol, RI $264,553 Carolina, RI $267,926

Charlestown, RI $268,207 Chepachet, RI $264,298 Clayville, RI $264,553 Coventry, RI $264,298 West Greenwich, RI $264,119 East Greenwich, RI $264,477 Exeter, RI $270,124 Fiskeville, RI $264,809

Forestdale, RI $264,553 Foster, RI $264,119 Glendale, RI $264,119 Greene, RI $267,083 Greenville, RI $264,809 Harmony, RI $264,732 Harrisville, RI $264,298 Hope, RI $264,809

Hope Valley, RI $270,303 Hopkinton, RI $270,379 Jamestown, RI $267,671 Kenyon, RI $270,047 Little Compton, RI $269,178 Manville, RI $264,809 Mapleville, RI $264,119 Newport, RI $267,722

Middletown, RI $268,846 North Kingstown, RI $264,042 North Scituate, RI $264,732 Oakland, RI $264,374 Pascoag, RI $264,221 Pawtucket, RI $264,809 Central Falls, RI $264,809 Cumberland, RI $264,809

Lincoln, RI $264,809 Portsmouth, RI $266,649 Prudence Island, RI $264,298 Rockville, RI $270,379 Saunderstown, RI $267,824 Shannock, RI $269,971 Slatersville, RI $264,553 Slocum, RI $267,824

Tiverton, RI $269,357 Wakefield, RI $267,543 Kingston, RI $267,594 Narragansett, RI $267,645 Peace Dale, RI $267,543 Warren, RI $264,732 Warwick, RI $264,809 Westerly, RI $270,456

West Kingston, RI $267,747 West Warwick, RI $264,809 Wood River Junction, RI $270,124 Woonsocket, RI $264,553 North Smithfield, RI $264,732 Wyoming, RI $270,047 Providence, RI $264,809 Cranston, RI $264,809

North Providence, RI $264,809 East Providence, RI $264,809 Riverside, RI $264,809 Rumford, RI $264,809 Smithfield, RI $264,809 Johnston, RI $264,809

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

Understanding how a Controllers'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 April 01, 2026

$244,001

Average $264,937/year

$295,169

$20,333

Average $22,078/month

$24,597

$4,692

Average $5,095/week

$5,676

$117

Average $127/hour

$142

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$295,169	$24,597	$5,676	$142
Average	$264,937	$22,078	$5,095	$127
25th Percentile	$244,001	$20,333	$4,692	$117

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