How much does a Controller make?

The average salary for a Controller is $105,980 per year or $51 per hour, with top earners making up to $166,800 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $84,102 (25th percentile) to $125,500 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 94 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Controller employees.

What is the highest salary for a Controller?

The highest salary for a Controller is $125,500 per year, $10,458 per month or $60 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for a Controller?

The lowest salary for a Controller is $84,102 per year, $7,008 per month or $40 per hour.

What is the salary trajectory of a Controller?

The salary trajectory of a Controller ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $72,000 per year (estimate) and goes up to $124,866 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

What is the salary trend for Controllers?

Financial controllers earn high salaries given their extensive experience and critical role. Financial controllers for private sector firms can increase their pay by making companies more profitable and earning bonuses. Additionally, they can establish a strong reputation and move to larger firms. Financial controllers often work full-time, although part-time work is often available especially in public sector roles. The highest paying jobs are currently based in locations like London, Reading, Sheffield and Milton Keynes.

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Controller Salaries

Controller salaries in Australia

Base pay

$78K - $113K/yr

$98K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

$8K/yrAverage

$7K - $13K/yrRange

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Last updated 15 June 202594 Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Controller

$78K–$113K/yr

Assistant Manager of Finance

$76K–$81K/yr

Senior Controller

$107K–$171K/yr

Popular companies for Controllers in Australia

5,648 results

Cape3.3★

$232K - $247K/yr Total pay

$239K Median

Controller

Accenture3.7★

$116K - $125K/yr Total pay

$121K Median

Controller

GE4.1★

$80K - $86K/yr Total pay

$83K Median

Controller

Australian Department of Home Affairs3.1★

$67K - $73K/yr Total pay

$70K Median

Controller

Yarra Trams3.8★

$129K - $140K/yr Total pay

$134K Median

Controller

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Recent salaries shared by Controller

50 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Controller

1-3 Years

$87K - $102K/yr

Perth, Western Australia

submitted on 21 Feb 2023

$87K - $102K/yr

Controller

4-6 Years

$111K - $129K/yr

Glen Iris, Victoria

submitted on 22 Jan 2023

$111K - $129K/yr

Controller

7-9 Years

$90K - $104K/yr

Southport

submitted on 12 Dec 2022

$90K - $104K/yr

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Controller

1-3 Years

$55K - $65K/yr

Sydney

submitted on 11 Dec 2022

$55K - $65K/yr

Controller

0-1 Year

$89K - $104K/yr

Perth, Western Australia

submitted on 7 Sept 2022

$89K - $104K/yr

Controller

4-6 Years

$109K - $127K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on 12 Aug 2022

$109K - $127K/yr

Controller

7-9 Years

$108K - $126K/yr

Perth, Western Australia

submitted on 22 July 2022

$108K - $126K/yr

Controller

4-6 Years

$56K - $65K/yr

Australind

submitted on 1 June 2022

$56K - $65K/yr

Controller

0-1 Year

$60K - $70K/yr

Perth, Western Australia

submitted on 19 Apr 2022

$60K - $70K/yr

Controller

15+ Years

$96K - $112K/yr

Perth, Western Australia

submitted on 15 Apr 2022

$96K - $112K/yr

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