Accounting Controller Salary in Denver, CO

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How much does an Accounting Controller make in Denver, CO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Accounting Controller in Denver, CO is $269,710. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $229,839 to $313,799, with most professionals earning between $193,538 and $353,940.

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Average Salary Range for Accounting Controller in Denver, CO

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Accounting Controller in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Accounting Controller in Denver, CO. The base salary for Accounting Controller ranges from $229,839 to $313,799 with the average base salary of $269,710. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $263,901 to $414,385 with the average total cash compensation of $326,857.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $269,710 $229,839 - $313,799
Bonus $57,147 $34,062 - $100,586
Total Pay $326,857 $263,901 - $414,385
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Accounting Controller Salary Near Denver, CO

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $229,839 - $313,799 COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $229,681 - $313,584 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $229,839 - $313,799 COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $232,544 - $317,493 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Castle Rock, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $225,848 - $308,351 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $236,602 - $323,033 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
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About Denver, Colorado    Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topograph....More

Denver, Colorado  area prices were up 0.4% from a year ago

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