Assistant Controller Controller Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Controller Controller make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Controller Controller in the United States is $171,368 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $82.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $214,949
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $151,835 to $194,180
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $134,051
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Assistant Controller Controller Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $194,180 $16,182 $3,734 $93
Average $171,368 $14,281 $3,296 $82
25th Percentile $151,835 $12,653 $2,920 $73
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Controller Controller Salaries

An Assistant Controller 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Controller 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:

  • San Jose: $216,146
  • San Francisco: $214,021
  • Oakland: $209,275

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Controller Controller's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.12% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Financial Reporting (Mentioned in 3.12% Job Postings): Reporting all activities and transactions to track and assess the financial health of the business.
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Mentioned in 1.06% Job Postings): Helping and maintaining accounting rules and standards for financial reporting to ensure consistency and transparency.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 6.12%
Financial Reporting 3.12%
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 1.06%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Controller Controller's salary.
  • Technical Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Technical Accounting
 $183,364
7%
Accountability
 $181,650
6%
Process Improvement
 $178,223
4%
Financial Management
 $176,509
3%
Finance and Accounting
 $176,509
3%
Initiative
 $176,509
3%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Controller Controller's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Controller Controllers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Controller Controller with a Bachelor's Degree is between $160,627 and $172,160).

Assistant Controller Controller Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Controller Controller
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 5.5%
Associates 6.9%
Bachelors 57.6%
Masters 29.4%
Doctorate 0.1%
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Assistant Controller Controller Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Controller 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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Last Updated on March 01, 2026
$151,835
Average $171,368/year
$194,180
$12,653
Average $14,281/month
$16,182
$2,920
Average $3,296/week
$3,734
$73
Average $82/hour
$93
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $194,180 $16,182 $3,734 $93
Average $171,368 $14,281 $3,296 $82
25th Percentile $151,835 $12,653 $2,920 $73

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Salary Trends for Assistant Controller Controller

Salaries for an Assistant Controller Controller can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $134,110 in 2023 to around $132,935 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Controller Controller salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Controller Controller Over Time

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$134,110
2024
$133,636
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2023 $134,110
2024 $133,636
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