Remote Controller Salary in United States
Remote controller jobs in United States pay a median $170k base, with most roles between $150k and $199k. Here's the full pay breakdown by experience level — across 31 employers that disclosed pay, refreshed hourly — plus 82 open roles hiring now.
These roles are open to candidates based in United States, including globally-remote positions you can do from anywhere.
Remote controller salary
The median base salary for a remote controller is $170k per year, with most roles between $150k and $199k — across 31 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 25% from senior ($163k) to manager ($203k) as you move up.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
Core knowledge & skills for remote controllers
The domain areas this role is built on.
Who's hiring remote controllers
Experience mix across 82 open remote controller roles.
Top companies hiring remote controllers
Frequently asked questions
How much do remote controllers make in United States?
The median base salary for a remote controller in United States is about $170k per year, with most roles between $150k and $199k — across 31 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote controllers?
Companies hiring remote controllers right now include Staff Financial Group, Jobgether, Hopper, Fieldwire, McKesson, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote controller job?
Core knowledge areas for a controller include Economics and Accounting, Administration and Management, Mathematics, Personnel and Human Resources, Customer and Personal Service, Law and Government (per the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET). Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote controller jobs require?
63% of open remote controller roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a controller remotely in United States?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 82 open remote controller roles in United States, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of July 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote controller jobs?
Every remote controller job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.
Wage and career data: median wages from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics); occupation outlook and skills from O*NET 30.3 by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, used under CC BY 4.0. RemoteFront adapted the source data (mapped to roles, summarized, and reformatted).