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

A Business Controller's salary grows with experience: starting around $139,269 for beginners, reaching about $142,077 at mid-level, and approach $148,001 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Business Controller?

Business Controller salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Business Controller roles are District of Columbia $155,538, California $154,948, Massachusetts $152,883. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Business Controller roles make?

Salaries for Business Controller level roles vary by specialization: Financial Controller: $253,600; Controller: $253,553; Business Unit Financial Controller, Sr.: $180,100; Business Unit Controller, Sr.: $180,036; Business Unit Controller - IT: $145,400.

Business Controller Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Business Controller make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Business Controller in Rhode Island is $145,649 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $171,121
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $131,495 to $158,982
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $118,609

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Business Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$158,982	$13,248	$3,057	$76
Average	$145,649	$12,137	$2,801	$70
25th Percentile	$131,495	$10,958	$2,529	$63

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Key Factors That Influence Business Controller Salaries

A Business 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 Business Controller Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Business 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $139,269
Early Career (1-2 years): $139,917
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $142,077
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,668
Expert (over 8 years): $148,001

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Business Controller	$139,269
Intermediate Level Business Controller	$139,917
Senior Level Business Controller	$142,077
Specialist Level Business Controller	$144,668
Expert Level Business Controller	$148,001

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

District of Columbia: $155,538.
California: $154,948.
Massachusetts: $152,883.

District of Columbia $155,538 California $154,948 Massachusetts $152,883 Washington $152,321 New Jersey $152,265 Alaska $152,069 Connecticut $150,130 New York $149,343

Hawaii $146,829 Rhode Island $145,649 Maryland $144,848 Minnesota $143,752 Colorado $143,331 Illinois $143,190 Oregon $142,656 Delaware $142,263

New Hampshire $142,016 Virginia $141,462 Pennsylvania $139,847 Nevada $139,032 North Dakota $138,765 Michigan $138,344 Wisconsin $138,189 Vermont $137,880

Texas $137,023 Maine $136,967 Arizona $136,883 Ohio $136,784 Georgia $135,492 Indiana $134,846 Wyoming $134,719 Utah $134,523

Iowa $134,438 Kansas $133,764 Louisiana $133,567 North Carolina $133,497 Missouri $133,469 Florida $132,921 Montana $132,626 Nebraska $132,345

Kentucky $132,191 South Carolina $131,629 Tennessee $131,278 Idaho $131,137 New Mexico $130,112 Oklahoma $129,887 Alabama $129,058 South Dakota $127,667

Arkansas $126,909 West Virginia $126,501 Mississippi $125,279

Top Paying Cities for Business 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: $148,037
Albion: $145,578
Ashaway: $148,599

Adamsville, RI $148,037 Albion, RI $145,578 Ashaway, RI $148,599 Barrington, RI $145,578 Block Island, RI $147,826 Bradford, RI $148,500 Bristol, RI $145,438 Carolina, RI $147,292

Charlestown, RI $147,447 Chepachet, RI $145,297 Clayville, RI $145,438 Coventry, RI $145,297 West Greenwich, RI $145,199 East Greenwich, RI $145,396 Exeter, RI $148,500 Fiskeville, RI $145,578

Forestdale, RI $145,438 Foster, RI $145,199 Glendale, RI $145,199 Greene, RI $146,829 Greenville, RI $145,578 Harmony, RI $145,536 Harrisville, RI $145,297 Hope, RI $145,578

Hope Valley, RI $148,599 Hopkinton, RI $148,641 Jamestown, RI $147,152 Kenyon, RI $148,458 Little Compton, RI $147,981 Manville, RI $145,578 Mapleville, RI $145,199 Newport, RI $147,180

Middletown, RI $147,798 North Kingstown, RI $145,157 North Scituate, RI $145,536 Oakland, RI $145,340 Pascoag, RI $145,255 Pawtucket, RI $145,578 Central Falls, RI $145,578 Cumberland, RI $145,578

Lincoln, RI $145,578 Portsmouth, RI $146,590 Prudence Island, RI $145,297 Rockville, RI $148,641 Saunderstown, RI $147,236 Shannock, RI $148,416 Slatersville, RI $145,438 Slocum, RI $147,236

Tiverton, RI $148,079 Wakefield, RI $147,082 Kingston, RI $147,110 Narragansett, RI $147,138 Peace Dale, RI $147,082 Warren, RI $145,536 Warwick, RI $145,578 Westerly, RI $148,683

West Kingston, RI $147,194 West Warwick, RI $145,578 Wood River Junction, RI $148,500 Woonsocket, RI $145,438 North Smithfield, RI $145,536 Wyoming, RI $148,458 Providence, RI $145,578 Cranston, RI $145,578

North Providence, RI $145,578 East Providence, RI $145,578 Riverside, RI $145,578 Rumford, RI $145,578 Smithfield, RI $145,578 Johnston, RI $145,578

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

Understanding how a Business 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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$131,495

Average $145,649/year

$158,982

$10,958

Average $12,137/month

$13,248

$2,529

Average $2,801/week

$3,057

$63

Average $70/hour

$76

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$158,982	$13,248	$3,057	$76
Average	$145,649	$12,137	$2,801	$70
25th Percentile	$131,495	$10,958	$2,529	$63

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