Best cities for a corporate controller

The best cities for corporate controllers are Henderson, NV, Las Vegas, NV, and Chandler, AZ, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for corporate controllers vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for corporate controllers in the U.S.

Whether you're starting your career as a corporate controller or considering a move, this list of the best cities for corporate controllers to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for corporate controllers. We also consider how easy it is to find work as a corporate controller. While the absolute best city for corporate controllers is Henderson, NV, there are plenty of other great places to consider.

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10 best cities for corporate controllers in 2025

1. Henderson, NV

Total corporate controller jobs:	4
Average annual salary:	$135,890
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$91,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$202,000
Location quotient:	14.43

2. Las Vegas, NV

Total corporate controller jobs:	10
Average annual salary:	$136,187
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$91,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$202,000
Location quotient:	4.25

3. Chandler, AZ

Total corporate controller jobs:	4
Average annual salary:	$139,045
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$92,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$208,000
Location quotient:	4.04

4. Philadelphia, PA

Total corporate controller jobs:	7
Average annual salary:	$145,592
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$98,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$214,000
Location quotient:	1.45

5. Fremont, CA

Total corporate controller jobs:	7
Average annual salary:	$167,435
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$113,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$247,000
Location quotient:	3.49

6. Garland, TX

Total corporate controller jobs:	1
Average annual salary:	$131,892
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$87,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$199,000
Location quotient:	5.42

7. Seattle, WA

Total corporate controller jobs:	11
Average annual salary:	$155,269
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$105,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$227,000
Location quotient:	1.30

8. Dallas, TX

Total corporate controller jobs:	13
Average annual salary:	$131,939
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$87,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$199,000
Location quotient:	2.13

9. Boston, MA

Total corporate controller jobs:	7
Average annual salary:	$158,676
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$108,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$231,000
Location quotient:	0.98

10. Arlington, TX

Total corporate controller jobs:	1
Average annual salary:	$131,968
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$87,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$199,000
Location quotient:	2.09

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Best cities for corporate controllers

Henderson, NV
Las Vegas, NV
Chandler, AZ
Philadelphia, PA
Fremont, CA
Garland, TX
Seattle, WA
Dallas, TX
Boston, MA
Arlington, TX

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Detailed list of the best cities for a corporate controller

Rank	City	Average salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job count
1	Henderson, NV	$135,890	$91,000	292,969	4
2	Las Vegas, NV	$136,187	$91,000	632,912	10
3	Chandler, AZ	$139,045	$92,000	247,477	4
4	Philadelphia, PA	$145,592	$98,000	1,567,872	7
5	Fremont, CA	$167,435	$113,000	233,136	7
6	Garland, TX	$131,892	$87,000	234,943	1
7	Seattle, WA	$155,269	$105,000	704,352	11
8	Dallas, TX	$131,939	$87,000	1,317,929	13
9	Boston, MA	$158,676	$108,000	673,184	7
10	Arlington, TX	$131,968	$87,000	392,772	1
11	Lexington, KY	$137,409	$92,000	318,449	-
12	Louisville, KY	$137,122	$92,000	597,337	-
13	San Francisco, CA	$167,773	$113,000	870,887	14
14	Cleveland, OH	$124,491	$84,000	385,809	3
15	Phoenix, AZ	$139,350	$92,000	1,615,017	2
16	Pittsburgh, PA	$143,820	$97,000	303,625	-
17	Glendale, AZ	$139,367	$92,000	245,895	-
18	Scottsdale, AZ	$139,329	$92,000	246,645	-
19	Milwaukee, WI	$140,012	$95,000	595,047	-
20	Madison, WI	$139,372	$94,000	252,551	-
21	Mesa, AZ	$139,068	$92,000	484,587	-
22	Gilbert, AZ	$139,008	$92,000	237,133	-
23	North Las Vegas, NV	$136,110	$91,000	238,702	-
24	Irving, TX	$131,934	$87,000	238,289	5
25	Columbus, OH	$122,704	$82,000	860,090	8
26	Los Angeles, CA	$161,323	$108,000	3,976,322	17
27	Reno, NV	$139,376	$94,000	245,255	-
28	Detroit, MI	$130,846	$88,000	672,795	-
29	San Jose, CA	$167,350	$113,000	1,025,350	4
30	Santa Ana, CA	$160,594	$107,000	334,217	1
31	Oakland, CA	$167,615	$113,000	420,005	-
32	Houston, TX	$131,273	$85,000	2,303,482	15
33	Irvine, CA	$160,442	$107,000	266,122	4
34	Tucson, AZ	$137,640	$91,000	530,706	-
35	El Paso, TX	$132,508	$87,000	683,080	-
36	Buffalo, NY	$135,198	$92,000	256,902	3
37	Stockton, CA	$166,867	$112,000	307,072	-
38	Sacramento, CA	$166,823	$112,000	495,234	-
39	Fort Worth, TX	$131,975	$87,000	854,113	-
40	Austin, TX	$131,770	$86,000	947,890	4
41	Toledo, OH	$123,718	$83,000	278,508	-
42	Saint Louis, MO	$130,541	$87,000	311,404	4
43	Fresno, CA	$165,381	$111,000	522,053	-
44	Plano, TX	$131,863	$87,000	286,057	-
45	Lubbock, TX	$132,122	$88,000	252,506	-
46	Bakersfield, CA	$163,305	$109,000	376,380	-
47	Raleigh, NC	$113,071	$75,000	458,880	15
48	Atlanta, GA	$128,563	$85,000	472,522	13
49	San Diego, CA	$158,906	$106,000	1,406,630	5
50	San Antonio, TX	$131,547	$85,000	1,492,510	-

Highest paying cities for corporate controllers

Rank	City	Avg. corporate controller salary
1	San Francisco, CA	$167,773
2	Woburn, MA	$158,754
3	Bremerton, WA	$155,734
4	Philadelphia, PA	$145,592
5	Hartford, CT	$142,784
6	Las Vegas, NV	$136,187
7	New York, NY	$135,992
8	Hoboken, NJ	$134,433
9	Dallas, TX	$131,939
10	Livonia, MI	$130,714
11	Alpharetta, GA	$128,795
12	Denver, CO	$128,628
13	Chicago, IL	$128,207
14	Salt Lake City, UT	$126,975
15	Washington, DC	$123,938
16	Columbus, OH	$122,704
17	South Bend, IN	$121,312
18	Greenville, SC	$120,792
19	Minneapolis, MN	$119,235
20	Tampa, FL	$116,305