Median salary
$181,250
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$152.4k – $225.8k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
74.5%
41 of 55 roles
Live roles
55
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Managing Director - Accounting Advisory (Operational Accounting/Controller)
Vice President, Global Corporate Controller
Head of Accounting, Corporate Controller
Director, Assistant Controller
Financial Controller
Controller
Associate Director – Accounting Advisory (Operational Accounting/Controller)
Corporate Controller
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Crosscountry Consulting
|
$172,125 | 4 |
Cheer Home Care
|
$124,800 | 3 |
|
Temporal Technologies
|
$312,500 | 1 |
| MS Muon Space | $262,500 | 1 |
|
Laurel
|
$260,000 | 1 |
|
Ambience Healthcare
|
$250,000 | 1 |
|
Checkr
|
$250,000 | 1 |
Akido
|
$240,000 | 1 |
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How much do Controller roles in California pay?
The median salary for Controller roles in California is $181,250 per year. Most pay falls between $152,375 (25th percentile) and $225,750 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $124,592 to $251,000.
These figures are computed live from 55 active Controller roles in California on JobsRadar, of which 41 (74.5%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Controller roles in California include Crosscountry Consulting, Temporal Technologies, Muon Space and Checkr.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Controller salary in California?
- The median is $181,250 per year, with most pay between $152,375 and $225,750 (25th–75th percentile), based on 41 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Controller salary range in California?
- Pay ranges from about $124,592 to $251,000 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $181,250. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.