Operations Controller Salary in Birmingham, AL

How much does an Operations Controller make in Birmingham, AL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Operations Controller in Birmingham, AL is $246,509. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $210,067 to $286,805, with most professionals earning between $176,890 and $323,493.

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Requires ability to build strong relationships and function well in a heavily matrixed organizational environment, as well as develop strong relationships with external partners including Joint Ventures, sub-tenants, landlords and vendors.

August 05, 2022

Support financial planning, analysis, and reporting efforts, including the budget and quarterly forecasting.

September 01, 2022

Develops and approves changes in the design of internal controls (SOX), communicates internal control changes to accounting teams, and monitors themes in internal control findings and the overall status of remediation efforts.

December 30, 2022

Demonstrated ability to work in a highly complex matrixed organization while preserving the identity and clear objectives of the business.

January 08, 2023

Provide financial support for new product development to help ensure that the right products with the appropriate ROI are funneled into the development pipeline.

March 13, 2023

Review and examine the financial impact of new and existing investment opportunities with a view to maximizing the Product Line's return on investment (ROI).

March 26, 2023

Assist in the annual budget preparation that includes preparation/distribution to all overhead and manufacturing departments, business unit allocations and capital plan.

April 04, 2023

Prepare appropriate analyses to support entries, including adequate documentation and approval prior to recording in the financial database.

April 13, 2023

Manage the deployment of cost saving projects and other programs to drive cost out, improve productivity, reduce working capital, increase profitability and operating cash flow.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Operations Controller in Birmingham, AL

Average Base Salary

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210067

286805

246509

Average Total Cash Compensation

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241200

378738

298740

What is the average salary for Operations Controller in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Operations Controller in Birmingham, AL. The base salary for Operations Controller ranges from $210,067 to $286,805 with the average base salary of $246,509. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $241,200 to $378,738 with the average total cash compensation of $298,740.

View Average Salary for Operations Controller as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$246,509	$210,067 - $286,805
Bonus	$52,231	$31,132 - $91,933
Total Pay	$298,740	$241,200 - $378,738

* 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.

Operations Controller Salary Near Birmingham, AL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Tuscaloosa, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $208,422 - $284,558	COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $212,344 - $289,914	COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Decatur, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $210,473 - $287,359	COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Prattville, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $200,148 - $273,262	COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Tanner, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $211,420 - $288,652	COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Madison, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $218,228 - $297,948	COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL

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About Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham (/ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/ BUR-ming-ham) is a city located in the north central region of the U.S. state of Alabama. With an estimated 2017 population of 210,710, it is the most populous city in Alabama. Birmingham is the seat of Jefferson County, Alabama's most populous and fifth largest county. As of 2017, the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 1,149,807, making it the most populous in Alabama and 49th-most populous in the United States. Birmingham serves as an important regional hub and is associated with the Deep South, Piedmont, and Appalachian regions ...

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