The salary trajectory of a a Financial 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.
The estimated average salary for a Financial Controller at Shell is $165,000 per year or $79 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $250,000 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $130,000 (25th percentile) and $200,000 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Shell Financial Controller professionals on Glassdoor, as of July 2026.