2026 SaaS & Technology Compensation
2026 Controller Salary Guide
Controllers at venture-backed SaaS.
$180K–$270K base + equity
FinanceSeedSeries ASeries BSeries CGrowthEnterprise
2026 Compensation Bands
| Level | Base | Other Comp | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Controller | $180K–$270K | — | — |
What's driving compensation
- Public-company-ready Controllers in short supply
- SaaS-metric fluency now table-stakes
Compensation data is directional. It varies by geography, company stage, industry vertical, equity, bonus structure, and candidate experience. This guide is an educational resource — not a definitive compensation survey.
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