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Financial Controller Salaries

Financial Controller salaries in Australia

Base pay
$126K - $175K/yr
$150K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$16K/yrAverage
$10K - $31K/yrRange
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$84K–$126K/yr
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$122K–$186K/yr

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Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Financial Controller
15+ Years
$208K/yr
$208K • $0
Melbourne

submitted on 1 May 2026

$208K/yr
$208K • $0
Financial Controller
15+ Years
$176K/yr
$176K • $0
Sydney

submitted on 23 Apr 2026

$176K/yr
$176K • $0
Financial Controller
15+ Years
$222K/yr
$193K • $29K
Sydney

submitted on 16 Apr 2026

$222K/yr
$193K • $29K
Financial Controller
15+ Years
$115K - $134K/yr
Sydney

submitted on 11 Apr 2026

$115K - $134K/yr
Financial Controller
10-14 Years
$130K - $151K/yr
North Sydney

submitted on 11 Feb 2026

$130K - $151K/yr
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Financial Controller
15+ Years
$157K/yr
$157K • $0
Sydney

submitted on 8 Feb 2026

$157K/yr
$157K • $0
Financial Controller
7-9 Years
$226K - $263K/yr
Australind

submitted on 3 Feb 2026

$226K - $263K/yr
Financial Controller
15+ Years
$205K/yr
$205K • $0
Sydney

submitted on 24 Jan 2026

$205K/yr
$205K • $0
Financial Controller
15+ Years
$197K/yr
$197K • $0
Melbourne

submitted on 17 Jan 2026

$197K/yr
$197K • $0
Financial Controller
4-6 Years
$167K/yr
$167K • $0
Sydney

submitted on 2 Jan 2026

$167K/yr
$167K • $0

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Frequently asked questions about Financial Controller salaries

The average salary for a Financial Controller is $166,000 per year or $80 per hour in Australia, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $249,750 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Australia is between $135,843 (25th percentile) and $205,650 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 490 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Financial Controller employees in Australia as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Financial Controller in Australia is $205,650 per year, $17,138 per month or $99 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Financial Controller in Australia is $135,843 per year, $11,320 per month or $65 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Financial Controller ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $72,000 per year (estimate) and goes up to $124,866 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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