Comptroller Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Comptroller make in Washington, DC? The average Comptroller salary in Washington, DC is $109,986 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $96,677 and $124,988. 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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What is a Comptroller?

A Comptroller is a management-level position responsible for supervising the quality of accounting and financial reporting of an organization. A financial Comptroller is a senior-level executive who acts as the head of accounting, and oversees the preparation of financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements. In most Commonwealth countries, the Comptroller general, auditor general, or Comptroller and auditor general is the external auditor of the budget execution of the government and of government-owned companies. Typically, the independent institution headed by the comptrol...

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Accounting Manager/Comptroller

EJ Water Cooperative - East Saint Louis , IL

Accounting Manager/Comptroller Summary: The Accounting Manager/Comptroller is responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the corporation in accordance with generally accepted accounting ...

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Comptroller - Fred Haas Toyota World

Fred Haas Companies - Spring , TX

Comptroller - Fred Haas Toyota World A Large volume import dealer in the Houston area is looking for an experienced Comptroller. The optimal candidate will have in depth knowledge, be technically ...

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Comptroller

Missouri Enterprise - Rolla , MO

Comptroller Reports To: Chief Financial Officer Summary: Responsible for assisting with the supervision and management of the financial plans and policies including planning, controlling and ...

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Comptroller

Stanley - Belfast , ME

The Comptroller at Stanley will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company's auto industry branch in Belfast, Maine. This individual will work as a full-time, individual ...

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Staff Accountant II

Clerk of Court and Comptroller's Office - Green Cove Springs , FL

Annual Salary Range: $45,509 - $69,389 Thank you for your interest in employment with the Clay County Clerk of Court and Comptroller's Office. We strive daily to perform our duties at a high level ...

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Appraisal Analyst

Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury - Murfreesboro , TN

About Our Office The Office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury is responsible for the audit of state and local governmental entities and participates in the general financial and ...

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What does a Comptroller do?

Common responsibilities of a Comptroller

Maintains financial staff by assisting with recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.

October 23, 2022

Develops and implements policies and decision-making process for key financial controls that are aligned and integrated with the University strategic plan.

February 14, 2023

Monitors best practices in accounting using financial analytics to forecast the future needs of the organization and aligns financial performance and responsibility objectives with university overall strategic plan.

March 09, 2023

Performs and reviews routine accounting tasks, payroll administration, purchasing, revenue collection, and accounts payable and receivable functions.

March 17, 2023

Manage, reconcile and oversee all fiscal record keeping including appropriated and non-appropriated funds, grants and agency funds, payroll funds and alternative funding sources such as TELP.

March 27, 2023

Supervises and supports the accounts payables, payroll processing, billing and receipting functions of the mission.

April 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Comptroller in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

96677

124988

109986

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

100345

134039

116002

What is the average salary for Comptroller in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Comptroller in Washington, DC. The base salary for Comptroller ranges from $96,677 to $124,988 with the average base salary of $109,986. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $100,345 to $134,039 with the average total cash compensation of $116,002.

View Average Salary for Comptroller as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$109,986	$96,677 - $124,988
Bonus	$6,016	$3,668 - $9,051
Total Pay	$116,002	$100,345 - $134,039

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Comptroller Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,694 - $125,010	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,694 - $125,010	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,694 - $125,010	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,491 - $124,747	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,694 - $125,010	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,694 - $125,010	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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