Finance Controller Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a Finance Controller make in Chicago, IL? The average Finance Controller salary in Chicago, IL is $273,387 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $232,972 and $318,077. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Finance Controller TS/SCI with CI poly with Security Clearance
TENICA and Associates LLC - CHANTILLY , VA
TENICA Controller Job Description Must have TS/SCI with CI poly Job location: Chantilly, VA Basic Function:The controller position is accountable for the accoun
- 1 day ago
Finance Manager
AKE Safety Equipment - ROCHESTER , MN
AKE Safety Equipment is a locally owned small to mid-sized manufacturing and sales driven company. We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager who will be
- 16 days ago
FAAS Senior Manager - Integrated Finance Managed Services - Life Sciences Controllership
EY - NEW YORK , NY
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best versio
- 9 days ago
General Dentist - All Smiles - Norwalk
All Smiles - NORWALK , CT
Overview. We have an opportunity for a part time General Dentist in our dentist-owned, patient-focused, community-based group practice located in Norwalk, CT. A
- 8 days ago
Director of Rehabilitation
Thrive of Lake County - MUNDELEIN , IL
Description. We are on Fire. Be part of something special. Ignite Medical Resorts has partnered with Thrive of Lake County and we are hiring. We care and it sho
- 9 days ago
Lease Purchase Truck Driver
Risinger Brothers Transfer, Inc. - ST. LOUIS , MO
Job Description. CDL-A Lease Purchase- Solo Gross $3K-$4,500/Weekly. Be your own boss with Risinger's CDL-A Lease Purchase Program. Own a truck in 2 Years. We p
- 18 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Finance Controller in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Finance Controller ranges from $232,972 to $318,077 with the average base salary of $273,387. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $267,499 to $420,034 with the average total cash compensation of $331,314.

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Chicago, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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