How much does a VP Controller make in Charleston, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a VP Controller in Charleston, SC is $204,799. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $177,980 to $235,354, with most professionals earning between $153,563 and $263,172.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for VP Controller in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of VP Controller in Charleston, SC. The base salary for VP Controller ranges from $177,980 to $235,354 with the average base salary of $204,799. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $198,670 to $294,365 with the average total cash compensation of $239,404.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $204,799 $177,980 - $235,354
Bonus $34,606 $20,690 - $59,011
Total Pay $239,404 $198,670 - $294,365
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE North Charleston, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $177,980 - $235,354 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC 0%
CITY, STATE Mount Pleasant, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $177,980 - $235,354 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC 0%
CITY, STATE Goose Creek, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $177,718 - $235,007 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $177,193 - $234,313 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Hilton Head Island, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $173,088 - $228,885 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $165,722 - $219,145 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Financial Controller - Division VP LOCATION Charleston, SC MINIMUM SALARY $175,570 MAXIMUM SALARY $232,660
JOB TITLE Controller LOCATION Charleston, SC MINIMUM SALARY $210,724 MAXIMUM SALARY $288,661
JOB TITLE Deputy Controller LOCATION Charleston, SC MINIMUM SALARY $143,600 MAXIMUM SALARY $183,600
JOB TITLE Inventory Controller LOCATION Charleston, SC MINIMUM SALARY $90,360 MAXIMUM SALARY $117,460
JOB TITLE Senior Controller LOCATION Charleston, SC MINIMUM SALARY $175,590 MAXIMUM SALARY $232,690
JOB TITLE Financial Controller LOCATION Charleston, SC MINIMUM SALARY $210,800 MAXIMUM SALARY $288,700
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About Charleston, South Carolina    Charleston is the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Cha....More

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