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Financial Controller salary ranking by country
Compare mid-level financial controller pay bands across markets in our static model—useful before relocation or offer negotiations. Pick a country for entry, junior, mid, senior and lead breakdowns.
Figures use Toolminator's static salary model (ranges for comparison, not job listings). Methodology & limitations.
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Financial Controller salaries by country
Mid-level gross averages ranked by USD equivalent—static model, updated with daily FX for comparison.
| # | Country | Mid gross (local) | USD approx. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | CHF 127,770 | $155,136 | View → |
| 2 | Norway | NOK 1,194,246 | $127,260 | View → |
| 3 | Singapore | SGD 158,054 | $123,625 | View → |
| 4 | United States | $121,200 | $121,200 | View → |
| 5 | Denmark | DKK 791,618 | $118,776 | View → |
| 6 | Israel | ₪365,354 | $117,564 | View → |
| 7 | United Kingdom | £86,275 | $115,141 | View → |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | AED 422,852 | $115,140 | View → |
| 9 | Australia | A$163,111 | $113,928 | View → |
| 10 | Ireland | €100,509 | $112,716 | View → |
| 11 | Canada | CA$156,675 | $111,505 | View → |
| 12 | Sweden | SEK 1,093,876 | $110,292 | View → |
| 13 | Netherlands | €97,267 | $109,080 | View → |
| 14 | Hong Kong | HK$856,137 | $109,080 | View → |
| 15 | Japan | ¥17,057,167 | $107,868 | View → |
| 16 | Germany | €95,105 | $106,656 | View → |
| 17 | Belgium | €95,105 | $106,656 | View → |
| 18 | New Zealand | NZ$187,811 | $106,656 | View → |
| 19 | Finland | €95,105 | $106,656 | View → |
| 20 | France | €92,944 | $104,232 | View → |
| 21 | Austria | €92,944 | $104,232 | View → |
| 22 | South Korea | ₩131,966,051 | $99,384 | View → |
| 23 | Italy | €84,298 | $94,536 | View → |
| 24 | Spain | €77,814 | $87,265 | View → |
| 25 | Portugal | €73,490 | $82,416 | View → |
| 26 | Czechia | CZK 1,524,932 | $70,296 | View → |
| 27 | Poland | PLN 245,958 | $63,024 | View → |
| 28 | South Africa | ZAR 1,038,333 | $63,024 | View → |
| 29 | Romania | RON 276,528 | $58,176 | View → |
| 30 | Mexico | MX$942,824 | $50,904 | View → |
| 31 | Malaysia | MYR 207,826 | $50,904 | View → |
| 32 | Brazil | R$231,362 | $46,056 | View → |
| 33 | Thailand | THB 1,549,785 | $46,056 | View → |
| 34 | Philippines | ₱2,754,619 | $43,632 | View → |
| 35 | Colombia | COP 138,504,042 | $43,632 | View → |
| 36 | Türkiye | TRY 2,103,057 | $42,420 | View → |
| 37 | Indonesia | IDR 741,167,088 | $41,208 | View → |
| 38 | India | ₹3,221,545 | $33,936 | View → |
Compare experience levels per country from each row's job hub. Not employer-reported rankings.
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Financial Controller salary in United States →Frequently asked questions
- Which country pays the most for a Financial Controller?
- Switzerland leads our mid-level Financial Controller ranking at about $155,136 gross per year, converted at reference exchange rates.
- What does a Financial Controller earn across the countries we cover?
- Across 38 markets, mid-level gross averages run from $33,936 in India up to $155,136 in Switzerland, with a midpoint near $104,232.
- How do entry, junior, mid, senior and lead Financial Controller levels compare?
- Each country page breaks the Financial Controller band into entry, junior, mid, senior and lead, sized by 0–1 year experience–10+ years, leading a team or workstream years of experience. Open a country from the table to see its full level ladder.
- Are these Financial Controller salaries adjusted for cost of living?
- No. This ranking compares nominal gross pay converted to USD at build-time reference rates, so higher local pay does not always mean better purchasing power. Check our purchasing power matrix and city comparison pages for that angle.
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