What are the main factors that influence an Accountant/Assistant Controller's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Accountant/Assistant Controller?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Accountant/Assistant Controller roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change An Accountant/Assistant Controller's salary?

An Accountant/Assistant Controller's salary grows with experience: starting around $158,593 for beginners, reaching about $161,825 at mid-level, and approach $171,619 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Accountant/Assistant Controller?

Accountant/Assistant Controller salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Accountant/Assistant Controller roles are District of Columbia $185,810, California $185,105, Massachusetts $182,639. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Accountant/Assistant Controller roles make?

Salaries for Accountant/Assistant Controller level roles vary by specialization: Corporate Controller: $308,003; Portfolio Controller: $264,019; Project Controller: $254,368; Financial Controller: $254,100; Controller: $254,040.

Accountant/Assistant Controller Salary in Virginia

How much does an Accountant/Assistant Controller make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accountant/Assistant Controller in Virginia is $168,995 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $81.

However, an Accountant/Assistant Controller's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $205,093
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $154,499 to $187,890
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $141,301

10% $141,301

50% (Median) $168,995

90% $205,093

Accountant/Assistant Controller Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$187,890	$15,658	$3,613	$90
Average	$168,995	$14,083	$3,250	$81
25th Percentile	$154,499	$12,875	$2,971	$74

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Key Factors That Influence Accountant/Assistant Controller Salaries

An Accountant/Assistant Controller's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Accountant/Assistant Controller Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accountant/Assistant Controller's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $158,593
Early Career (1-2 years): $159,671
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $161,825
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $165,058
Expert (over 8 years): $171,619

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Accountant/Assistant Controller	less than 1 year	$158,593
Early Career Level Accountant/Assistant Controller	1-2 years	$159,671
Mid-Level Level Accountant/Assistant Controller	2-4 years	$161,825
Senior-Level Level Accountant/Assistant Controller	5-8 years	$165,058
Expert Level Accountant/Assistant Controller	over 8 years	$171,619

How Do Accountant/Assistant Controller Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Accountant/Assistant Controllers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $185,810.
California: $185,105.
Massachusetts: $182,639.

District of Columbia $185,810 California $185,105 Massachusetts $182,639 Washington $181,967 New Jersey $181,900 Alaska $181,665 Connecticut $179,349 New York $178,409

Hawaii $175,405 Rhode Island $173,996 Maryland $173,039 Minnesota $171,730 Colorado $171,227 Illinois $171,059 Oregon $170,421 Delaware $169,951

New Hampshire $169,656 Virginia $168,995 Pennsylvania $167,065 Nevada $166,091 North Dakota $165,773 Michigan $165,269 Wisconsin $165,085 Vermont $164,715

Texas $163,692 Maine $163,625 Arizona $163,524 Ohio $163,406 Georgia $161,862 Indiana $161,090 Wyoming $160,939 Utah $160,704

Iowa $160,604 Kansas $159,798 Louisiana $159,563 North Carolina $159,479 Missouri $159,446 Florida $158,791 Montana $158,439 Nebraska $158,103

Kentucky $157,919 South Carolina $157,247 Tennessee $156,828 Idaho $156,660 New Mexico $155,435 Oklahoma $155,166 Alabama $154,176 South Dakota $152,515

Arkansas $151,609 West Virginia $151,122 Mississippi $149,662

Top Paying Cities for Accountant/Assistant Controller

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $155,418
Lambsburg: $155,749
Laurel Fork: $155,923

Ivanhoe, VA $155,418

Lambsburg, VA $155,749

Laurel Fork, VA $155,923

Marion, VA $154,608

Max Meadows, VA $155,665

Meadowview, VA $153,215

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $154,456

Rocky Gap, VA $154,542

Ruther Glen, VA $163,020

Sealston, VA $167,238

Sharps, VA $162,304

Spotsylvania, VA $164,544

Sparta, VA $163,682

Stafford, VA $172,068

Stratford, VA $165,479

Tappahannock, VA $163,307

Thornburg, VA $165,085

Unionville, VA $162,406

Village, VA $163,103

Warsaw, VA $163,682

Weems, VA $160,469

Sandy Point, VA $163,895

White Stone, VA $160,023

Wicomico Church, VA $161,189

Woodford, VA $164,412

Zacata, VA $164,967

Winchester, VA $164,192

Bentonville, VA $162,784

Berryville, VA $166,560

Boyce, VA $166,863

Brucetown, VA $164,301

Chester Gap, VA $165,892

Clear Brook, VA $163,475

Cross Junction, VA $158,172

Fishers Hill, VA $160,446

Flint Hill, VA $164,992

Front Royal, VA $165,088

Gore, VA $159,058

Hume, VA $167,223

Huntly, VA $165,269

Strasburg, VA $159,820

Linden, VA $167,629

Markham, VA $167,592

Maurertown, VA $157,647

Middletown, VA $162,941

Millwood, VA $166,566

Rileyville, VA $160,961

Earlysville, VA $158,602

Esmont, VA $157,135

Faber, VA $156,438

Fishersville, VA $157,895

Free Union, VA $158,340

Gordonsville, VA $160,000

Greenwood, VA $157,704

Ivy, VA $158,669

Keene, VA $157,769

Keswick, VA $158,983

Locust Dale, VA $160,716

Lovingston, VA $154,760

Lyndhurst, VA $155,927

Montpelier Station, VA $160,038

Nellysford, VA $156,108

North Garden, VA $157,615

Orange, VA $161,604

Palmyra, VA $159,051

Piney River, VA $154,040

Quinque, VA $159,006

Roseland, VA $154,633

Ruckersville, VA $158,941

Schuyler, VA $156,583

Shipman, VA $154,737

Somerset, VA $160,045

Stanardsville, VA $158,477

Troy, VA $159,226

Tyro, VA $155,054

Waynesboro, VA $158,135

White Hall, VA $158,419

Woodberry Forest, VA $160,664

Achilles, VA $158,222

Amelia Court House, VA $161,159

Ark, VA $159,229

Arvonia, VA $157,816

Ashland, VA $162,728

Aylett, VA $162,806

Barhamsville, VA $160,461

Beaumont, VA $161,122

Beaverdam, VA $162,713

Bena, VA $158,177

Bohannon, VA $158,825

Bremo Bluff, VA $158,842

Bruington, VA $162,480

Bumpass, VA $162,468

Cardinal, VA $158,895

Cartersville, VA $160,156

Charles City, VA $161,465

Christchurch, VA $160,147

Church View, VA $160,518

Cobbs Creek, VA $159,337

Columbia, VA $159,739

Crozier, VA $162,196

Cumberland, VA $158,852

Deltaville, VA $159,468

Diggs, VA $158,887

Redwood, VA $154,629

Rich Creek, VA $155,156

Ridgeway, VA $156,237

Riner, VA $155,141

Ripplemead, VA $154,737

Rocky Mount, VA $154,769

Salem, VA $154,013

Sandy Level, VA $155,099

Shawsville, VA $154,488

Spencer, VA $156,200

Staffordsville, VA $155,421

Stanleytown, VA $156,494

Stuart, VA $156,158

Thaxton, VA $154,304

Troutville, VA $154,245

Union Hall, VA $154,795

Vesta, VA $155,960

Villamont, VA $154,227

Vinton, VA $153,938

Wirtz, VA $154,319

Woolwine, VA $155,851

Bristol, VA $150,140

Abingdon, VA $152,367

Andover, VA $151,914

Appalachia, VA $151,914

Bee, VA $153,790

Ben Hur, VA $152,543

Big Stone Gap, VA $150,560

Birchleaf, VA $153,943

Blackwater, VA $150,748

Castlewood, VA $151,187

Cleveland, VA $153,023

Clinchco, VA $153,807

Clintwood, VA $153,632

Coeburn, VA $152,167

Damascus, VA $153,562

Dante, VA $153,032

Davenport, VA $154,091

Dryden, VA $151,053

Duffield, VA $149,774

Dungannon, VA $150,320

East Stone Gap, VA $150,877

Ewing, VA $154,472

Fort Blackmore, VA $149,358

Gate City, VA $148,338

Haysi, VA $154,688

Hiltons, VA $148,689

Honaker, VA $153,878

Jonesville, VA $152,916

Keokee, VA $151,500

Lebanon, VA $152,429

Mc Clure, VA $153,062

Mendota, VA $150,187

Nickelsville, VA $149,558

Nora, VA $152,659

Norton, VA $152,077

Pennington Gap, VA $151,463

Pound, VA $152,706

Rosedale, VA $153,708

Rose Hill, VA $154,201

Saint Charles, VA $152,352

Saint Paul, VA $152,152

Weber City, VA $147,885

Whitetop, VA $154,163

Wise, VA $152,485

Pulaski, VA $155,818

Atkins, VA $154,502

Austinville, VA $155,750

Barren Springs, VA $155,883

Bastian, VA $154,524

Bland, VA $154,886

Broadford, VA $154,363

Cana, VA $155,989

Ceres, VA $154,376

Chilhowie, VA $154,324

Cripple Creek, VA $155,022

Crockett, VA $154,985

Draper, VA $155,688

Dugspur, VA $155,802

Elk Creek, VA $154,913

Emory, VA $153,888

Fancy Gap, VA $155,854

Fries, VA $155,433

Galax, VA $155,687

Glade Spring, VA $153,582

Rural Retreat, VA $154,789

Saltville, VA $154,391

Speedwell, VA $154,889

Sugar Grove, VA $154,539

Tannersville, VA $154,270

Troutdale, VA $154,430

Willis, VA $155,720

Woodlawn, VA $155,782

Wytheville, VA $155,344

Staunton, VA $157,944

Augusta Springs, VA $157,276

Bacova, VA $156,537

Blue Grass, VA $156,600

Brownsburg, VA $155,665

Buena Vista, VA $154,389

Churchville, VA $158,383

Clifton Forge, VA $156,009

Covington, VA $155,163

Craigsville, VA $157,293

Crimora, VA $158,546

Deerfield, VA $157,417

Doe Hill, VA $157,283

Fairfield, VA $155,435

Fort Defiance, VA $158,662

Glen Wilton, VA $155,416

Goshen, VA $156,616

Greenville, VA $156,519

Grottoes, VA $158,692

Head Waters, VA $157,543

Hot Springs, VA $156,101

Iron Gate, VA $156,276

Lexington, VA $155,708

Low Moor, VA $155,911

Mc Dowell, VA $157,345

Middlebrook, VA $156,558

Millboro, VA $156,680

Mint Spring, VA $157,345

Montebello, VA $155,131

Monterey, VA $156,892

Mount Sidney, VA $158,733

Mustoe, VA $157,152

New Hope, VA $158,640

Port Republic, VA $158,607

Raphine, VA $155,853

Rockbridge Baths, VA $156,007

Selma, VA $156,064

Steeles Tavern, VA $156,173

Stuarts Draft, VA $156,757

Swoope, VA $157,665

Verona, VA $158,734

Vesuvius, VA $154,782

Warm Springs, VA $156,586

West Augusta, VA $157,759

Weyers Cave, VA $158,771

Williamsville, VA $157,432

Lynchburg, VA $152,078

Altavista, VA $153,522

Alton, VA $156,876

Amherst, VA $153,112

Appomattox, VA $153,387

Bedford, VA $154,324

Big Island, VA $153,478

Blairs, VA $156,840

Brookneal, VA $154,129

Buffalo Junction, VA $157,373

Callands, VA $156,081

Chatham, VA $156,209

Clifford, VA $153,346

Clover, VA $156,494

Cluster Springs, VA $157,365

Coleman Falls, VA $152,708

Concord, VA $152,288

Crystal Hill, VA $156,252

Danville, VA $156,964

Hillsville, VA $155,989

Carson, VA $161,998

Hiwassee, VA $155,477

Independence, VA $154,936

Annandale, VA $184,350

Burke, VA $182,623

Dumfries, VA $177,277

Dunn Loring, VA $184,587

Fairfax, VA $181,830

Fairfax Station, VA $181,336

Falls Church, VA $184,748

Fort Belvoir, VA $182,514

Great Falls, VA $181,836

Greenway, VA $184,745

Lorton, VA $181,484

Merrifield, VA $184,162

Mc Lean, VA $184,728

West Mclean, VA $184,745

Mount Vernon, VA $183,199

Newington, VA $182,778

Dry Fork, VA $156,536

Brooke, VA $170,817

Evington, VA $152,923

Forest, VA $152,624

Gladstone, VA $153,520

Gladys, VA $153,523

Glasgow, VA $154,505

Goode, VA $153,129

Gretna, VA $155,096

Halifax, VA $156,831

Howardsville, VA $156,579

Hurt, VA $154,228

Java, VA $156,029

Ararat, VA $155,950

Axton, VA $156,432

Bassett, VA $156,319

Belspring, VA $155,507

Bent Mountain, VA $154,188

Blacksburg, VA $154,774

Blue Ridge, VA $154,136

Boones Mill, VA $154,079

Buchanan, VA $154,656

Callaway, VA $154,482

Christiansburg, VA $154,789

Cascade, VA $156,296

Catawba, VA $154,393

Check, VA $154,722

Claudville, VA $155,858

Cloverdale, VA $153,849

Collinsville, VA $156,838

Copper Hill, VA $154,517

Critz, VA $156,108

Daleville, VA $154,007

Dublin, VA $155,589

Eagle Rock, VA $155,103

Eggleston, VA $155,277

Elliston, VA $154,359

Ferrum, VA $155,346

Fieldale, VA $156,615

Fincastle, VA $154,487

Floyd, VA $155,358

Glade Hill, VA $154,666

Glen Lyn, VA $154,782

Goodview, VA $154,119

Hardy, VA $154,055

Henry, VA $155,579

Huddleston, VA $154,628

Keeling, VA $156,683

Chester, VA $162,760

Chesterfield, VA $162,663

Church Road, VA $162,128

Colonial Heights, VA $162,827

Courtland, VA $158,914

Dendron, VA $159,390

Dewitt, VA $161,607

Dinwiddie, VA $162,049

Disputanta, VA $162,181

Dolphin, VA $159,832

Drewryville, VA $158,566

Ebony, VA $157,472

Elberon, VA $158,734

Emporia, VA $158,924

Ford, VA $161,750

Franklin, VA $158,425

Freeman, VA $159,797

Gasburg, VA $157,811

Hopewell, VA $162,492

Ivor, VA $158,681

Jarratt, VA $160,297

Lawrenceville, VA $159,239

Mc Kenney, VA $161,184

Meredithville, VA $159,009

Newsoms, VA $157,902

Prince George, VA $162,644

Rawlings, VA $160,563

Sedley, VA $159,127

Skippers, VA $158,290

Spring Grove, VA $160,253

Stony Creek, VA $161,176

Surry, VA $158,345

Sussex, VA $160,814

Sutherland, VA $162,508

Valentines, VA $157,959

Wakefield, VA $159,330

Warfield, VA $160,694

Waverly, VA $160,584

White Plains, VA $157,872

Wilsons, VA $161,270

Yale, VA $160,162

Zuni, VA $158,618

Claremont, VA $160,468

Farmville, VA $157,459

Baskerville, VA $157,200

Indian Valley, VA $155,584

Mc Coy, VA $155,247

Martinsville, VA $156,579

Meadows Of Dan, VA $156,000

Moneta, VA $154,374

Montvale, VA $154,373

Narrows, VA $155,249

Newbern, VA $155,385

New Castle, VA $154,495

Newport, VA $154,848

New River, VA $155,812

Oriskany, VA $154,795

Paint Bank, VA $154,552

Parrott, VA $155,321

Patrick Springs, VA $156,286

Pearisburg, VA $155,403

Pembroke, VA $155,400

Penhook, VA $155,180

Pilot, VA $154,844

Pittsville, VA $155,103

Radford, VA $155,638

Long Island, VA $154,106

Lowry, VA $153,419

Lynch Station, VA $154,123

Madison Heights, VA $152,082

Monroe, VA $152,840

Naruna, VA $153,641

Nathalie, VA $155,499

Natural Bridge, VA $154,994

Natural Bridge Station, VA $154,326

Nelson, VA $157,605

Norwood, VA $154,109

Ringgold, VA $156,741

Rustburg, VA $152,433

Scottsburg, VA $157,044

Scottsville, VA $157,893

South Boston, VA $157,182

Spout Spring, VA $152,713

Sutherlin, VA $156,754

Sweet Briar, VA $152,532

Vernon Hill, VA $156,569

Virgilina, VA $157,231

Wingina, VA $155,022

Amonate, VA $154,678

Bandy, VA $154,339

Big Rock, VA $155,178

Bishop, VA $154,354

Bluefield, VA $154,831

Boissevain, VA $154,451

Breaks, VA $154,925

Burkes Garden, VA $154,512

Cedar Bluff, VA $154,738

Doran, VA $155,374

Falls Mills, VA $154,451

Grundy, VA $155,438

Horsepen, VA $154,415

Hurley, VA $154,639

Jewell Ridge, VA $154,738

Keen Mountain, VA $155,343

Mavisdale, VA $154,754

Maxie, VA $155,210

North Tazewell, VA $154,715

Oakwood, VA $155,430

Pilgrims Knob, VA $155,007

Pocahontas, VA $154,502

Pounding Mill, VA $154,955

Raven, VA $155,301

Red Ash, VA $155,445

Richlands, VA $155,356

Rowe, VA $154,811

Shortt Gap, VA $155,156

Swords Creek, VA $154,765

Tazewell, VA $154,472

Vansant, VA $154,769

Whitewood, VA $154,787

Wolford, VA $154,814

Boydton, VA $157,538

Bracey, VA $157,940

Brodnax, VA $158,550

Buckingham, VA $155,774

Burkeville, VA $158,184

Charlotte Court House, VA $155,918

Chase City, VA $156,725

Clarksville, VA $157,816

Crewe, VA $159,192

Cullen, VA $155,453

Dillwyn, VA $157,328

Drakes Branch, VA $156,709

Dundas, VA $159,040

Evergreen, VA $153,537

Fort Mitchell, VA $156,707

Green Bay, VA $157,311

Hampden Sydney, VA $157,697

Kenbridge, VA $158,189

Keysville, VA $156,694

La Crosse, VA $157,699

Lunenburg, VA $156,991

Meherrin, VA $157,007

Nottoway, VA $158,949

Pamplin, VA $154,933

Phenix, VA $154,233

Prospect, VA $155,906

Randolph, VA $156,172

Red House, VA $153,782

Red Oak, VA $156,927

Rice, VA $158,385

Saxe, VA $156,588

Skipwith, VA $157,038

South Hill, VA $157,640

Victoria, VA $157,544

Wylliesburg, VA $156,788

Roanoke, VA $153,740

Wachapreague, VA $159,634

Wardtown, VA $159,323

Wattsville, VA $159,783

Willis Wharf, VA $159,587

Windsor, VA $158,227

Withams, VA $159,657

Norfolk, VA $157,415

Newport News, VA $157,768

Fort Eustis, VA $157,830

Hampton, VA $157,865

Fort Monroe, VA $157,778

Poquoson, VA $157,813

Yorktown, VA $157,999

Lackey, VA $158,063

Seaford, VA $157,872

Portsmouth, VA $157,459

Fort Lee, VA $162,819

Petersburg, VA $162,819

Virginia State University, VA $162,819

Alberta, VA $159,602

Ammon, VA $161,740

Blackstone, VA $160,372

Boykins, VA $158,090

Branchville, VA $157,714

Capron, VA $158,868

Round Hill, VA $170,696

Catharpin, VA $177,092

Delaplane, VA $168,911

Ashburn, VA $177,825

Chantilly, VA $179,697

Gainesville, VA $175,650

Hamilton, VA $172,997

Lincoln, VA $172,828

Sterling, VA $179,989

Haymarket, VA $175,483

Herndon, VA $180,652

Leesburg, VA $175,031

Lovettsville, VA $171,153

Nokesville, VA $175,867

Upperville, VA $169,470

Warrenton, VA $170,086

Reston, VA $181,690

Waterford, VA $172,712

The Plains, VA $173,199

Doswell, VA $162,784

Dutton, VA $159,303

Fork Union, VA $159,330

Foster, VA $158,790

Glen Allen, VA $163,151

Gloucester, VA $159,134

Gloucester Point, VA $158,170

Goochland, VA $161,371

Grimstead, VA $159,189

Gum Spring, VA $161,371

Gwynn, VA $159,187

Hadensville, VA $161,119

Hallieford, VA $159,140

Hanover, VA $162,816

Hardyville, VA $159,614

Hartfield, VA $159,669

Hayes, VA $158,271

Henrico, VA $163,272

Hudgins, VA $159,065

Jamaica, VA $161,052

Jamestown, VA $158,634

Jetersville, VA $159,312

Kents Store, VA $159,687

King And Queen Court House, VA $161,295

King William, VA $162,131

Lanexa, VA $161,045

Lightfoot, VA $159,412

Little Plymouth, VA $161,092

Locust Hill, VA $160,147

Louisa, VA $161,344

Macon, VA $161,528

Maidens, VA $161,987

Manakin Sabot, VA $162,517

Mannboro, VA $161,460

Manquin, VA $162,604

Maryus, VA $158,192

Mascot, VA $160,619

Mathews, VA $158,884

Burgess, VA $161,638

Accomac, VA $159,508

Assawoman, VA $159,572

Atlantic, VA $159,786

Battery Park, VA $157,789

Belle Haven, VA $159,416

Birdsnest, VA $159,115

Bloxom, VA $159,753

Cape Charles, VA $158,897

Capeville, VA $158,929

Carrollton, VA $157,771

Carrsville, VA $158,491

Cheriton, VA $158,912

Chesapeake, VA $157,830

Chincoteague Island, VA $159,889

Wallops Island, VA $159,771

Craddockville, VA $159,441

Davis Wharf, VA $159,407

Eastville, VA $158,973

Exmore, VA $159,347

Franktown, VA $159,169

Greenbackville, VA $160,251

Greenbush, VA $159,793

Hacksneck, VA $159,350

Hallwood, VA $159,709

Harborton, VA $159,741

Horntown, VA $159,981

Oak Hall, VA $159,652

Isle Of Wight, VA $158,125

Jamesville, VA $159,260

Jenkins Bridge, VA $159,734

Keller, VA $159,543

Locustville, VA $159,536

Machipongo, VA $159,090

Mappsville, VA $159,674

Marionville, VA $159,088

Mears, VA $159,592

Melfa, VA $159,563

Modest Town, VA $159,976

Nassawadox, VA $159,254

Nelsonia, VA $159,988

New Church, VA $159,929

Onancock, VA $159,698

Onley, VA $159,521

Oyster, VA $158,949

Painter, VA $159,446

Parksley, VA $159,785

Pungoteague, VA $159,513

Quinby, VA $159,093

Rescue, VA $157,781

Sanford, VA $159,956

Saxis, VA $159,981

Seaview, VA $158,915

Smithfield, VA $157,952

Suffolk, VA $157,880

Tangier, VA $160,377

Tasley, VA $159,864

Temperanceville, VA $159,709

Townsend, VA $158,947

Virginia Beach, VA $159,932

Dulles, VA $181,741

Aldie, VA $176,005

Amissville, VA $167,441

Arcola, VA $177,768

Manassas, VA $178,060

Marshall, VA $169,898

Middleburg, VA $173,021

Catlett, VA $173,833

Centreville, VA $178,779

Clifton, VA $180,286

Orlean, VA $168,367

Paeonian Springs, VA $173,826

Paris, VA $168,367

Philomont, VA $172,509

Purcellville, VA $171,230

Bluemont, VA $168,939

Bristow, VA $176,679

Broad Run, VA $173,536

Calverton, VA $173,142

Casanova, VA $173,432

Rectortown, VA $169,688

Mechanicsville, VA $162,943

Midlothian, VA $162,696

Millers Tavern, VA $162,925

Mineral, VA $162,339

Moon, VA $158,952

Moseley, VA $162,154

New Canton, VA $158,642

New Kent, VA $162,052

New Point, VA $158,553

Newtown, VA $163,425

Norge, VA $159,647

North, VA $159,092

Oilville, VA $162,193

Onemo, VA $158,753

Ordinary, VA $158,407

Port Haywood, VA $158,529

Powhatan, VA $161,656

Providence Forge, VA $161,773

Quinton, VA $162,602

Rockville, VA $162,376

Ruthville, VA $161,439

Saint Stephens Church, VA $162,905

Saluda, VA $160,209

Sandston, VA $162,980

Sandy Hook, VA $161,339

Schley, VA $158,783

Severn, VA $158,276

Shacklefords, VA $160,295

State Farm, VA $162,064

Stevensville, VA $161,678

Studley, VA $162,931

Susan, VA $158,593

Toano, VA $160,147

Topping, VA $160,005

Trevilians, VA $161,243

Richmond, VA $163,316

Urbanna, VA $160,767

Wake, VA $159,763

Walkerton, VA $161,908

Ware Neck, VA $158,847

Water View, VA $160,733

West Point, VA $161,285

White Marsh, VA $158,583

Wicomico, VA $158,303

Williamsburg, VA $158,576

Woods Cross Roads, VA $159,152

Montpelier, VA $162,133

Oakton, VA $182,251

Occoquan, VA $180,908

Quantico, VA $174,895

Springfield, VA $183,872

Triangle, VA $176,161

Vienna, VA $183,870

Woodbridge, VA $179,601

Arlington, VA $184,797

Fort Myer, VA $184,800

Mattaponi, VA $160,684

Dhs, VA $184,798

Fort Valley, VA $159,765

Star Tannery, VA $158,202

Stephens City, VA $164,252

Stephenson, VA $164,361

Toms Brook, VA $159,676

White Post, VA $165,665

Woodstock, VA $158,357

Culpeper, VA $163,586

Aroda, VA $159,580

Banco, VA $160,120

Bealeton, VA $169,361

Boston, VA $163,153

Brandy Station, VA $166,454

Brightwood, VA $160,934

Castleton, VA $164,947

Elkwood, VA $166,236

Etlan, VA $160,563

Goldvein, VA $170,109

Graves Mill, VA $159,362

Haywood, VA $160,892

Hood, VA $158,358

Jeffersonton, VA $168,310

Leon, VA $161,614

Lignum, VA $165,276

Madison, VA $159,348

Midland, VA $171,047

Mitchells, VA $162,282

Oakpark, VA $160,359

Pratts, VA $159,330

Radiant, VA $159,921

Rapidan, VA $161,364

Remington, VA $168,015

Reva, VA $161,792

Richardsville, VA $166,655

Rixeyville, VA $166,224

Rochelle, VA $159,281

Somerville, VA $171,374

Sperryville, VA $161,634

Stevensburg, VA $165,606

Sumerduck, VA $168,060

Syria, VA $158,746

Viewtown, VA $166,333

Washington, VA $164,470

Wolftown, VA $158,370

Woodville, VA $163,230

Harrisonburg, VA $159,016

Basye, VA $157,746

Bergton, VA $157,259

Bridgewater, VA $158,719

Broadway, VA $158,229

Criders, VA $157,541

Dayton, VA $158,175

Edinburg, VA $158,014

Elkton, VA $158,491

Alexandria, VA $184,777

Fredericksburg, VA $167,422

Bowling Green, VA $164,173

Burr Hill, VA $164,193

Callao, VA $163,249

Caret, VA $165,195

Center Cross, VA $162,384

Champlain, VA $164,818

Coles Point, VA $165,435

Colonial Beach, VA $166,365

Corbin, VA $165,336

Dahlgren, VA $171,821

Dogue, VA $166,254

Dunnsville, VA $162,968

Edwardsville, VA $161,847

Farnham, VA $162,326

Garrisonville, VA $173,231

Hague, VA $164,239

Hartwood, VA $167,906

Haynesville, VA $164,103

Heathsville, VA $161,696

Hustle, VA $164,917

Irvington, VA $160,401

Jersey, VA $166,482

Kilmarnock, VA $160,537

King George, VA $169,080

Kinsale, VA $163,922

Ladysmith, VA $163,225

Lancaster, VA $160,929

Laneview, VA $161,320

Lively, VA $161,079

Locust Grove, VA $164,240

Loretto, VA $164,947

Lottsburg, VA $162,943

Merry Point, VA $160,678

Milford, VA $163,569

Mollusk, VA $160,735

Montross, VA $165,313

Morattico, VA $161,570

Mount Holly, VA $164,762

Ninde, VA $169,456

Nuttsville, VA $161,411

Oldhams, VA $163,789

Ophelia, VA $161,723

Partlow, VA $164,641

Port Royal, VA $164,905

Rappahannock Academy, VA $164,937

Reedville, VA $161,602

Rhoadesville, VA $162,691

Rollins Fork, VA $166,358

Fulks Run, VA $157,835

Hinton, VA $157,689

Keezletown, VA $158,457

Lacey Spring, VA $158,536

Linville, VA $158,454

Luray, VA $158,962

Mc Gaheysville, VA $158,640

Mount Crawford, VA $158,645

Mount Jackson, VA $158,127

Mount Solon, VA $158,149

New Market, VA $158,493

Orkney Springs, VA $157,786

Penn Laird, VA $158,711

Quicksburg, VA $158,284

Pleasant Valley, VA $158,625

Shenandoah, VA $158,546

Singers Glen, VA $158,444

Stanley, VA $158,560

Timberville, VA $158,519

Charlottesville, VA $158,803

Afton, VA $157,044

Arrington, VA $153,921

Barboursville, VA $159,421

Batesville, VA $158,425

Covesville, VA $157,058

Crozet, VA $158,501

Dyke, VA $158,422

Ruby, VA $172,403

Accountant/Assistant Controller Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accountant/Assistant Controller roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Accountant/Assistant Controller positions in Retail & Wholesale or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accountant/Assistant Controller as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Accountant/Assistant Controller

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$253,492	$122.0	50%

Accountant/Assistant Controller Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accountant/Assistant Controller's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$154,499

Average $168,995/year

$187,890

$12,875

Average $14,083/month

$15,658

$2,971

Average $3,250/week

$3,613

$74

Average $81/hour

$90

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$187,890	$15,658	$3,613	$90
Average	$168,995	$14,083	$3,250	$81
25th Percentile	$154,499	$12,875	$2,971	$74

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