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

A System Controller's salary grows with experience: a Financial Control Senior Manager (0-0 years)earns $170,515, a Financial Control Director (0-0 years)earns $185,521, a System Controller (0-0 years)earns $265,145,

What are the highest paying states for a System Controller?

System Controller salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for System Controller roles are District of Columbia $285,886, California $284,801, Massachusetts $281,006. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of System Controller roles make?

Salaries for System Controller level roles vary by specialization: Controller: $253,553; Pipeline Controller Manager: $169,100; Deputy Controller: $163,100; Pipeline Controller Supervisor: $129,200; Pipeline Controller IV: $113,600.

System Controller Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a System Controller make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a System Controller in Rhode Island is $267,708 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $129.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $334,317
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $247,139 to $302,573
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $228,412

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System Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$302,573	$25,214	$5,819	$145
Average	$267,708	$22,309	$5,148	$129
25th Percentile	$247,139	$20,595	$4,753	$119

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Key Factors That Influence System Controller Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $285,886.
California: $284,801.
Massachusetts: $281,006.

District of Columbia $285,886 California $284,801 Massachusetts $281,006 Washington $279,973 New Jersey $279,869 Alaska $279,508 Connecticut $275,945 New York $274,499

Hawaii $269,877 Rhode Island $267,708 Maryland $266,236 Minnesota $264,222 Colorado $263,448 Illinois $263,189 Oregon $262,208 Delaware $261,485

New Hampshire $261,031 Virginia $260,013 Pennsylvania $257,044 Nevada $255,546 North Dakota $255,056 Michigan $254,281 Wisconsin $253,997 Vermont $253,429

Texas $251,854 Maine $251,751 Arizona $251,596 Ohio $251,415 Georgia $249,040 Indiana $247,852 Wyoming $247,620 Utah $247,258

Iowa $247,103 Kansas $245,864 Louisiana $245,502 North Carolina $245,373 Missouri $245,322 Florida $244,315 Montana $243,772 Nebraska $243,256

Kentucky $242,972 South Carolina $241,939 Tennessee $241,294 Idaho $241,035 New Mexico $239,150 Oklahoma $238,737 Alabama $237,214 South Dakota $234,658

Arkansas $233,263 West Virginia $232,515 Mississippi $230,268

Top Paying Cities for System 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: $272,097
Albion: $267,579
Ashaway: $273,130

Adamsville, RI $272,097 Albion, RI $267,579 Ashaway, RI $273,130 Barrington, RI $267,579 Block Island, RI $271,710 Bradford, RI $272,950 Bristol, RI $267,321 Carolina, RI $270,729

Charlestown, RI $271,013 Chepachet, RI $267,062 Clayville, RI $267,321 Coventry, RI $267,062 West Greenwich, RI $266,882 East Greenwich, RI $267,243 Exeter, RI $272,950 Fiskeville, RI $267,579

Forestdale, RI $267,321 Foster, RI $266,882 Glendale, RI $266,882 Greene, RI $269,877 Greenville, RI $267,579 Harmony, RI $267,501 Harrisville, RI $267,062 Hope, RI $267,579

Hope Valley, RI $273,130 Hopkinton, RI $273,208 Jamestown, RI $270,471 Kenyon, RI $272,872 Little Compton, RI $271,994 Manville, RI $267,579 Mapleville, RI $266,882 Newport, RI $270,522

Middletown, RI $271,659 North Kingstown, RI $266,804 North Scituate, RI $267,501 Oakland, RI $267,140 Pascoag, RI $266,985 Pawtucket, RI $267,579 Central Falls, RI $267,579 Cumberland, RI $267,579

Lincoln, RI $267,579 Portsmouth, RI $269,438 Prudence Island, RI $267,062 Rockville, RI $273,208 Saunderstown, RI $270,626 Shannock, RI $272,795 Slatersville, RI $267,321 Slocum, RI $270,626

Tiverton, RI $272,175 Wakefield, RI $270,342 Kingston, RI $270,393 Narragansett, RI $270,445 Peace Dale, RI $270,342 Warren, RI $267,501 Warwick, RI $267,579 Westerly, RI $273,285

West Kingston, RI $270,548 West Warwick, RI $267,579 Wood River Junction, RI $272,950 Woonsocket, RI $267,321 North Smithfield, RI $267,501 Wyoming, RI $272,872 Providence, RI $267,579 Cranston, RI $267,579

North Providence, RI $267,579 East Providence, RI $267,579 Riverside, RI $267,579 Rumford, RI $267,579 Smithfield, RI $267,579 Johnston, RI $267,579

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

Understanding how a System 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 March 01, 2026

$247,139

Average $267,708/year

$302,573

$20,595

Average $22,309/month

$25,214

$4,753

Average $5,148/week

$5,819

$119

Average $129/hour

$145

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$302,573	$25,214	$5,819	$145
Average	$267,708	$22,309	$5,148	$129
25th Percentile	$247,139	$20,595	$4,753	$119

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