Treasurers and Controllers Salary in California
Treasurers and Controllers in California earn a median of $180,770 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Financial Managers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $180,770
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($166,570)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 93,310
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,820; the top 10% earn over $341,670. Nationally the range is $94,310 to $323,270.
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Treasurers and Controllers pay in California
How much do treasurers and controllers make in California?
The median is $180,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,820 and the top 10% earn over $341,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for treasurers and controllers?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $166,570). Living costs are not included.