As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Junior Controller in Aurora, IL is $229,252, equivalent to $110 per hour, $4,409 weekly, or $19,104 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Junior Controller in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Junior Controller in Aurora, IL vary widely, spanning from $195,001 to $284,138. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($211,324) and 75th percentile ($257,981), while top earners (90th percentile) make $284,138 per year. This $46,657 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or General Ledger, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aurora Junior Controller often earn 0.6% higher than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 291 statewide for Junior Controller job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Junior Controller Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Junior Controller Salary $195,001 Aurora, IL January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Junior Controller Salary $211,324 Aurora, IL January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Junior Controller Salary $229,252 Aurora, IL January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Junior Controller Salary $257,981 Aurora, IL January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Junior Controller Salary $284,138 Aurora, IL January 01, 2026
25% $211,324 10% $195,001 90% $284,138 75% $257,981 $229,252 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Aurora, Illinois    Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kan....More

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