How much does an assistant controller make?

The average assistant controller salary in the United States is $91,447. Assistant controller salaries typically range between $63,000 and $132,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for assistant controllers is $43.96 per hour. Assistant controller salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Assistant controllers earn the highest average salary in Connecticut.

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Q: What state pays Assistant Controllers the most?

Connecticut pays Assistant Controllers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $113,903 per year, or $54.76 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an assistant controller?

You know if you are being paid fairly as an assistant controller if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Delaware you should be paid close to $110,508 per year.

Q: What is the difference between an accounting manager and an assistant controller?

The difference between an accounting manager and an assistant controller has to do with the scope of duties and authority of each. An accounting manager will oversee accounting data, while an assistant controller will oversee finance and operations as a whole. Accountants will work as auditors or on taxes, and accounting managers will oversee bookkeepers for the company.

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Alyson Ma Ph.D.

Average assistant controller salary

$91,447

$43.96 hourly rate

Entry-level assistant controller salary

$63,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Assistant Controller Salaries

As of October 2025, the average salary for an Assistant Controller stands at $91,447 annually. This role is vital for overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic direction. Salaries can differ significantly based on factors such as location, experience, and the industry.

Where Do Assistant Controllers Earn the Most?

Highest-paying states for Assistant Controllers include California, New York, and Texas. For instance, an Assistant Controller in California may earn significantly more than the national average due to the high cost of living and demand for skilled finance professionals.

Experience Matters

Assistant Controllers with several years of experience can expect higher salaries. Entry-level positions may start lower, but with time and expertise, many professionals see substantial increases in their earnings. Additionally, specialized skills in areas like financial analysis or compliance can enhance earning potential.

Career Opportunities

Various sectors require Assistant Controllers, including finance, manufacturing, and healthcare. These industries not only offer competitive salaries but also opportunities for advancement into senior financial management roles.

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Assistant controller salaries by experience level

Experience level	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
Entry-level assistant controller	$62,900	$30.23
Mid-level assistant controller	$97,300	$46.79
Senior-level assistant controller	$150,000	$71.91

Assistant controller salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, SalaryExpert, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for an assistant controller typically falls between $84,091 and $191,462.

zippia

$91,447yearly

glassdoor[1]

$191,462yearly

indeed[2]

$97,994yearly

comparably[3]

$142,666yearly

Salary.com[4]

$165,860yearly

ZipRecruiter[5]

$96,000yearly

payscale[6]

$84,091yearly

SalaryExpert[7]

$154,651yearly

Average assistant controller salary by state

The highest-paying states for assistant controllers are Connecticut, Delaware, and Massachusetts. The lowest average assistant controller salary states are Oklahoma, Missouri, and Wyoming.

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Highest paying states for assistant controllers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Connecticut	$113,903	$54.76
2	Delaware	$110,508	$53.13
3	Massachusetts	$109,198	$52.50
4	New York	$108,336	$52.08
5	District of Columbia	$108,056	$51.95
6	Nevada	$94,869	$45.61
7	California	$101,094	$48.60
8	Maryland	$96,576	$46.43
9	Pennsylvania	$90,506	$43.51
10	New Jersey	$94,609	$45.49
11	New Hampshire	$87,922	$42.27
12	Virginia	$91,748	$44.11
13	Washington	$88,899	$42.74
14	Texas	$84,126	$40.45
15	Illinois	$84,537	$40.64
16	Wisconsin	$85,848	$41.27
17	Rhode Island	$86,627	$41.65
18	Oregon	$86,075	$41.38
19	North Carolina	$85,577	$41.14
20	Vermont	$89,656	$43.10
21	Arizona	$82,241	$39.54
22	Kentucky	$85,924	$41.31
23	Maine	$86,858	$41.76
24	Michigan	$82,349	$39.59
25	Ohio	$79,647	$38.29
26	Georgia	$79,609	$38.27
27	Florida	$78,105	$37.55
28	North Dakota	$80,025	$38.47
29	Alaska	$78,181	$37.59
30	Minnesota	$74,943	$36.03
31	Indiana	$75,979	$36.53
32	Tennessee	$73,563	$35.37
33	Utah	$70,706	$33.99
34	West Virginia	$76,448	$36.75
35	Iowa	$73,003	$35.10
36	Hawaii	$66,919	$32.17
37	Alabama	$74,787	$35.96
38	New Mexico	$75,762	$36.42
39	Colorado	$67,796	$32.59
40	South Carolina	$72,008	$34.62
41	Louisiana	$73,257	$35.22
42	Idaho	$72,272	$34.75
43	Kansas	$69,176	$33.26
44	Wyoming	$64,533	$31.03
45	Arkansas	$65,566	$31.52
46	Missouri	$64,548	$31.03
47	Montana	$62,811	$30.20
48	Mississippi	$67,967	$32.68
49	Oklahoma	$65,135	$31.31
50	Nebraska	$62,117	$29.86
51	South Dakota	$62,166	$29.89

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Highest paying cities for assistant controllers

The highest-paying cities for assistant controllers are Stamford, CT, San Francisco, CA, and Boston, MA.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Stamford, CT	$113,441	$54.54
2	San Francisco, CA	$111,689	$53.70
3	Boston, MA	$109,308	$52.55
4	New York, NY	$108,561	$52.19
5	Washington, DC	$108,159	$52.00
6	Baltimore, MD	$96,979	$46.62
7	Las Vegas, NV	$94,174	$45.28
8	Arlington, VA	$93,609	$45.00
9	Washington, NJ	$93,561	$44.98
10	Philadelphia, PA	$91,153	$43.82
11	Seattle, WA	$89,667	$43.11
12	Raleigh, NC	$86,999	$41.83
13	Portland, OR	$85,468	$41.09
14	Chicago, IL	$85,250	$40.99
15	Houston, TX	$84,993	$40.86
16	Phoenix, AZ	$82,271	$39.55
17	Atlanta, GA	$79,454	$38.20
18	Dublin, OH	$79,281	$38.12
19	Tampa, FL	$79,196	$38.08
20	Albuquerque, NM	$75,833	$36.46

Assistant controller salary details

An assistant controller's salary ranges from $63,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $132,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is an assistant controller's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$132,000	$11,000	$63
75th Percentile	$111,000	$9,250	$53
Average	$91,447	$7,621	$44
25th Percentile	$75,000	$6,250	$36
10th Percentile	$63,000	$5,250	$30

Highest paying assistant controller jobs

The highest paying types of assistant controllers are controller, vice president, corporate controller, and senior finance manager.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Manager Finance Planning And Analysis	$106,888	$8,907	$51.39	111,706
Manager/Finance Accounting	$91,315	$7,610	$43.90	132,824
Cost Accounting Manager	$89,286	$7,441	$42.93	61,135
Accounting Director	$132,126	$11,011	$63.52	56,323
Accounting Manager	$84,451	$7,038	$40.60	92,089
Finance Planning Manager	$109,162	$9,097	$52.48	120,588

How would you rate the starting salaries for assistant controllers, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Alyson Ma Ph.D.

Chair and Professor, University of San Diego

Economics is a combination of critical thinking, problem-solving, and quantitatively analyzing relationships using data. Students studying Economics are trained to interpret the big picture and present complex information about how an economy functions. Given the analytical and quantitative skills, it is not surprising that Economics majors earn higher than average starting salaries. The preliminary 2020 data shows an average salary of $63k for Economics and Business Economics Majors at USD.

Coupled with work experience, students trained in Economics also outpace their peers to advance in their careers. According to Monster.com, a major in Economics ranks third on the fast track to $100K. Additionally, the Wall Street Journal shows that Economics has the highest Mid-Career 90th Percentile Salary for those with a bachelor's degree at $210,000.

A cautionary note is that Economics is not for everyone. Students who gravitate toward Economics tend to be fascinated by the world around them. They are the analytical type and appreciate the logical beauty of math. If you asked many 'why' questions when you were little, then Economics might be for you.

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Which companies pay assistant controllers the most?

Assistant controller salaries at Cloudflare and Natera are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average assistant controller salary at companies like Riverbed Holdings, Inc. and Firstservice Residential California, Inc. are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Cloudflare	$133,550	$64.21
2	Natera	$130,747	$62.86
3	Riverbed Holdings, Inc.	$129,480	$62.25
4	Firstservice Residential California, Inc.	$128,367	$61.71
5	Neuberger Berman	$125,847	$60.50
6	Clarion Partners	$119,357	$57.38
7	Cargill	$117,884	$56.67
8	Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc.	$111,011	$53.37
9	Stockbridge Capital Group	$110,471	$53.11
10	First Reserve	$109,782	$52.78
11	Sherpa	$108,751	$52.28
12	Nabors Drilling USA, LP	$108,525	$52.18
13	Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors	$108,367	$52.10
14	Oracle	$107,049	$51.47
15	Ziff Davis	$106,887	$51.39
16	Monster Products	$106,851	$51.37
17	BioMed Realty	$106,047	$50.98
18	National Grid plc	$104,491	$50.24
19	RGP	$103,752	$49.88
20	QC HOLDINGS	$103,698	$49.85

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Assistant Controller salary by industry

The average assistant controller salary varies across industries:

The average assistant controller salary in the finance industry is $99,888, the highest of any industry.
The average assistant controller salary in the finance industry is $90,993.
Assistant controllers in the media industry earn an average salary of $82,943, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for assistant controllers

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Finance	$99,888	$48.02
2	Professional	$90,993	$43.75
3	Automotive	$90,438	$43.48
4	Technology	$89,924	$43.23
5	Manufacturing	$88,405	$42.50
6	Health Care	$88,355	$42.48
7	Hospitality	$86,076	$41.38
8	Construction	$84,145	$40.45
9	Media	$82,943	$39.88

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Assistant controller salary trends

The average assistant controller salary has risen by $18,415 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average assistant controller earned $73,032 annually, but today, they earn $91,447 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for assistant controllers over the last decade.

Compare assistant controller salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average assistant controller salary over time

Compare assistant controller salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Assistant controller salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$91,400	$43.97	+3.2%
2024	$88,500	$42.56	+1.5%
2023	$87,200	$41.94	+2.3%
2022	$85,200	$40.98	+2.7%
2021	$83,000	$39.89	+3.1%

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Vp Supply	Assistant Controller	Rochester, NY	06/28/2025	$90,000
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