Financial Controller Salary in Australia

AU$119,246
per year
per month
AU$9,940
per month
per year
Bonus
AU$9,800/year
Bonus
AU$820/month

Financial Controller - Average Salary

The average salary for a Financial Controller is AU$119,246 per year (AU$9,940 per month), which is AU$49,358 (+71%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Financial Controller can expect an average starting salary of AU$93,500. The highest salaries can exceed AU$219,000.
AU$93,500
Low
AU$119,246
Average salary
AU$219,000
High
AU$7,790
Low
AU$9,940
Average salary
AU$18,250
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
AU$2,300
AU$123,800
AU$249,900
Base SalaryAU$93,500 - 219,000
BonusAU$2,300 - 30,900
Total CompensationAU$95,800 - 249,900
AU$190
AU$10,320
AU$20,830
Base SalaryAU$7,790 - 18,250
BonusAU$190 - 2,580
Total CompensationAU$7,980 - 20,830

Financial Controller Salary Range

Low
AU$93,500
Average salary
AU$119,246
Senior
AU$146,090
High
AU$219,000
Low
AU$7,790
Average salary
AU$9,940
Senior
AU$12,170
High
AU$18,250
Among Financial Controllers, Junior Financial Controllers or Assistant Financial Controllers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced roles like a Senior Financial Controller or a Group Financial Controller / Head of Financial Control enjoy the highest salaries.

Financial Controller - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Group Financial ControllerAU$171K/year
+43% 
Senior Financial ControllerAU$146K/year
+22% 
Assistant Financial ControllerAU$98K/year
 -18%

Financial Controller - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

A Junior Financial Controller with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$95,100 per year. A mid weight Financial Controller with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$112,400, while a Senior Financial Controller with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$146,000. Financial Controllers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than AU$180,000 per year.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Financial Controller in Australia

Late Career▲ +51%
Senior▲ +22%
Average SalaryAU$119,246/year
Mid Weight▼ -6%
Junior▼ -20%

Gender Breakdown

Female
47%
Male
53%

Financial Controller - Jobs by Location

Financial Controller - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Financial Controller job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
Jobemail
Don’t miss out on new job vacancies!
Create a job alert for: Financial Controller
It's free, and you can cancel email updates at any time

Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Financial Controller

How much does a Financial Controller make in Australia?
A Financial Controller in Australia earns an average of AU$119,246 gross per year, which is about AU$9,940 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Financial Controller updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Financial Controller in Australia?
The starting salary of a Financial Controller in Australia is around AU$93,500 gross per year. Junior Financial Controllers or Assistant Financial Controllers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Financial Controller in Australia?
The highest salary of a Financial Controller in Australia can reach and exceed AU$219,000 gross per year. Senior Financial Controllers or Heads of Financial Control usually have the highest salaries.
Financial Controller Jobs
Get new jobs by email!
Get email updates for the latest Financial Controller jobs
It's free, and you can cancel email updates at any time