Last Updated: June 16, 2026

Controller

Average Base Salary

122 721 € (EUR)/yr

Average Hourly Rate

59,00 € (EUR)/hr

Average Bonus

15 622 € (EUR)/yr

Compensation Data Based on Experience

The average controller gross salary in France is 122 721 € or an equivalent hourly rate of 59 €. In addition, they earn an average bonus of 15 622 €. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in France. An entry level controller (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of 83 974 €. On the other end, a senior level controller (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of 151 101 €.

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Salary Potential

Estimated Salary in 2031:

135 358 € (EUR)

5 Year Change:

10 %

Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Controller will increase 10 % over 5 years.

Education

This chart displays the highest level of education for:
Controller, the majority at 53% with bachelors.

Typical Field of Study: Accounting and Business/Management

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Country Overview

France

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The French Basque Country (French: Pays basque français; Occitan: País Basc francés; Basque: Frantses Euskal Herria), or Northern Basque Country (French: Pays basque nord; Occitan: País Basc nòrd; Basque: Ipar Euskal Herria, or Iparralde, lit. 'the Northern Region'), is a region lying on the west of the French department of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. Since 1 January 2017, it constitutes the Basque Municipal Community (Basque: Euskal Hirigune Elkargoa; French: Communauté d'Agglomeration du Pays Ba

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Job Description

Heads the accounting operation of an organization's accounting division, including the maintenance of accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Directs and plans the maintenance of fiscal records and preparation of financial reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings, based on past, present, and expected operations. Oversees determination of depreciation rates... to apply to capital assets. Establishes or recommends major economic objectives and policies for company or subdivision to management.Read More

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