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

A Data Controller's salary grows with experience: a Financial Control Senior Manager (0-0 years)earns $169,332, a Financial Control Director (0-0 years)earns $184,228, a Data Controller (0-0 years)earns $263,355,

What are the highest paying states for a Data Controller?

Data Controller salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Controller roles are District of Columbia $279,719, California $278,658, Massachusetts $274,944. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Controller roles make?

Salaries for Data Controller level roles vary by specialization: Controller: $253,627; Business Unit Controller, Sr.: $180,069; Business Unit Controller: $138,602; Project Cost Controller: $116,200; Master Data Controller: $104,993.

Data Controller Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Data Controller make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Controller in Rhode Island is $261,933 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $126.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $321,861
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $241,459 to $293,301
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $222,819

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Data Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$293,301	$24,442	$5,640	$141
Average	$261,933	$21,828	$5,037	$126
25th Percentile	$241,459	$20,122	$4,643	$116

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Key Factors That Influence Data Controller Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $279,719.
California: $278,658.
Massachusetts: $274,944.

District of Columbia $279,719 California $278,658 Massachusetts $274,944 Washington $273,933 New Jersey $273,832 Alaska $273,478 Connecticut $269,992 New York $268,577

Hawaii $264,055 Rhode Island $261,933 Maryland $260,493 Minnesota $258,522 Colorado $257,765 Illinois $257,512 Oregon $256,552 Delaware $255,844

New Hampshire $255,400 Virginia $254,404 Pennsylvania $251,499 Nevada $250,034 North Dakota $249,554 Michigan $248,796 Wisconsin $248,518 Vermont $247,962

Texas $246,421 Maine $246,320 Arizona $246,169 Ohio $245,992 Georgia $243,667 Indiana $242,505 Wyoming $242,278 Utah $241,924

Iowa $241,773 Kansas $240,560 Louisiana $240,206 North Carolina $240,080 Missouri $240,029 Florida $239,044 Montana $238,514 Nebraska $238,008

Kentucky $237,730 South Carolina $236,720 Tennessee $236,088 Idaho $235,836 New Mexico $233,991 Oklahoma $233,587 Alabama $232,097 South Dakota $229,596

Arkansas $228,231 West Virginia $227,499 Mississippi $225,301

Top Paying Cities for Data 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: $266,228
Albion: $261,807
Ashaway: $267,238

Adamsville, RI $266,228 Albion, RI $261,807 Ashaway, RI $267,238 Barrington, RI $261,807 Block Island, RI $265,849 Bradford, RI $267,062 Bristol, RI $261,554 Carolina, RI $264,889

Charlestown, RI $265,167 Chepachet, RI $261,301 Clayville, RI $261,554 Coventry, RI $261,301 West Greenwich, RI $261,125 East Greenwich, RI $261,478 Exeter, RI $267,062 Fiskeville, RI $261,807

Forestdale, RI $261,554 Foster, RI $261,125 Glendale, RI $261,125 Greene, RI $264,055 Greenville, RI $261,807 Harmony, RI $261,731 Harrisville, RI $261,301 Hope, RI $261,807

Hope Valley, RI $267,238 Hopkinton, RI $267,314 Jamestown, RI $264,636 Kenyon, RI $266,986 Little Compton, RI $266,127 Manville, RI $261,807 Mapleville, RI $261,125 Newport, RI $264,687

Middletown, RI $265,798 North Kingstown, RI $261,049 North Scituate, RI $261,731 Oakland, RI $261,377 Pascoag, RI $261,226 Pawtucket, RI $261,807 Central Falls, RI $261,807 Cumberland, RI $261,807

Lincoln, RI $261,807 Portsmouth, RI $263,626 Prudence Island, RI $261,301 Rockville, RI $267,314 Saunderstown, RI $264,788 Shannock, RI $266,910 Slatersville, RI $261,554 Slocum, RI $264,788

Tiverton, RI $266,304 Wakefield, RI $264,510 Kingston, RI $264,560 Narragansett, RI $264,611 Peace Dale, RI $264,510 Warren, RI $261,731 Warwick, RI $261,807 Westerly, RI $267,390

West Kingston, RI $264,712 West Warwick, RI $261,807 Wood River Junction, RI $267,062 Woonsocket, RI $261,554 North Smithfield, RI $261,731 Wyoming, RI $266,986 Providence, RI $261,807 Cranston, RI $261,807

North Providence, RI $261,807 East Providence, RI $261,807 Riverside, RI $261,807 Rumford, RI $261,807 Smithfield, RI $261,807 Johnston, RI $261,807

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

Understanding how a Data 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 April 01, 2026

$241,459

Average $261,933/year

$293,301

$20,122

Average $21,828/month

$24,442

$4,643

Average $5,037/week

$5,640

$116

Average $126/hour

$141

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$293,301	$24,442	$5,640	$141
Average	$261,933	$21,828	$5,037	$126
25th Percentile	$241,459	$20,122	$4,643	$116

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