How Much Does a Controller Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Controller in the United Kingdom is £156,184, with an hourly rate of £75, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £136,422 to £171,912, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £136,422

50TH(Median) £156,184

75TH £171,912

Controller Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Controller Salary	£136,422	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Controller Salary	£156,184	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Controller Salary	£171,912	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Controller Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£136,422

Average £156,184/year

£171,912

£11,369

Average £13,015/month

£14,326

£2,624

Average £3,004/week

£3,306

£66

Average £75/hour

£83

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£171,912	£14,326	£3,306	£83
Average	£156,184	£13,015	£3,004	£75
25th Percentile	£136,422	£11,369	£2,624	£66

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Controller salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Controller is about £156,184 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £75, a monthly salary of about £13,015, and a weekly pay of around £3,004. Click the switch button below to see more details about Controller hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Controllers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Controller's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £139,077 - £151,170, while Intermediate make £140,846 - £152,645, Senior earn £143,206 - £154,709, Specialist earn £146,450 - £157,358, Expert can reach £151,760 - £161,348 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Controller	£147,335
Intermediate Level Controller	£148,810
Senior Level Controller	£151,170
Specialist Level Controller	£154,119
Expert Level Controller	£158,531

Entry Level	6%
Intermediate Level	5%
Senior Level	3%
Specialist Level	1%
Expert Level	2%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Controller?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Controller are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £168,679 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £157,344, and Manchester pays around £149,710 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Assistant Controller or Controller?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Assistant Controller makes less than a Controller. A Assistant Controller earns an average annual salary of £97,028. And a Controller earns an average annual salary of £156,184.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Assistant Controller	£75,946 £117,898
Deputy Controller	£76,277 £118,411
Financial Controller	£150,424 £205,391
Inventory Controller	£32,543 £47,474

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