Financial Controller Professional Salary in the United States

How much does a Financial Controller Professional make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Financial Controller Professional in the United States is $81,829 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,059
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,321 to $87,184
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,754
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Financial Controller Professional Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $87,184 $7,265 $1,677 $42
Average $81,829 $6,819 $1,574 $39
25th Percentile $71,321 $5,943 $1,372 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Financial Controller Professional Salaries

A Financial Controller Professional'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 Financial Controller Professional Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Financial Controller Professional'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): $53,457
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $82,559
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,781
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $92,356
  • Expert (over 8 years): $93,188
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Warranty ... Level Financial Controller Professional$53,457
Financial... Level Financial Controller Professional$82,559
Rental Se... Level Financial Controller Professional$55,781
Retail Ti... Level Financial Controller Professional$92,356
Truck Ser... Level Financial Controller Professional$93,188
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$82,559 < 2 yrs
$55,781 2-4 yrs
$92,356 5-8 yrs
$93,188 > 8 yrs
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How Do Financial Controller Professional 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 Financial Controller Professionals. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $90,601.
  • California: $90,257.
  • Massachusetts: $89,055.

Top Paying Cities for Financial Controller Professionals

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: $103,211
  • San Francisco: $102,196
  • Oakland: $99,930

What Skills Can Increase a Financial Controller Professional's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 10.92% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Warranty Management (Mentioned in 1.58% Job Postings): Creating and executing warranties to guarantee product performance, drive business growth, and prevent sales loss and customer dissatisfaction.
  • Claim Processing (Mentioned in 0.92% Job Postings): Claims processing refers to the insurance company's procedure to check the claim requests for adequate information, validation, justification and authenticity.
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Commitment 10.92%
Warranty Management 1.58%
Claim Processing 0.92%
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 a Financial Controller Professional's salary.
  • Service Quality: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Fiscal Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • HVAC: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Service Quality
 $98,195
20%
Fiscal Management
 $92,467
13%
HVAC
 $90,012
10%
Collaboration
 $89,194
9%
Accountability
 $87,557
7%
Customer Care
 $87,557
7%
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Financial Controller Professional Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Financial Controller Professional'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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$71,321
Average $81,829/year
$87,184
$5,943
Average $6,819/month
$7,265
$1,372
Average $1,574/week
$1,677
$34
Average $39/hour
$42
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $87,184 $7,265 $1,677 $42
Average $81,829 $6,819 $1,574 $39
25th Percentile $71,321 $5,943 $1,372 $34

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Salary Trends for Financial Controller Professional

Salaries for a Financial Controller Professional can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $44,503 in 2023 to around $43,087 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Financial Controller Professional salary trends, .

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