Fractional Controller hourly rate
A senior Fractional Controller typically receives $155 an hour as a part-time contractor in the United States, against a market median wage of $73.34. Below: percentiles and rates for every country we cover, by level and format.
Fractional Controller pay in the United States
National wage percentiles for the role. Full United States page.
| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41.53 | $900 | $86,400 |
| 25th | $55.25 | $1,200 | $114,900 |
| Median | $73.34 | $1,590 | $152,500 |
| 75th | $96.86 | $2,100 | $201,500 |
| 90th | $142.34 | $3,080 | $296,100 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026.
Fractional Controller rates by country
| Country | 10th | Median wage | 90th | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $41.53 | $73.34 | $142.34 | $155 |
| Canada | CA$31.79 | CA$49.11 | CA$75.77 | CA$105 |
| United Kingdom | £15.27 | £33.54 | £78.41 | £70 |
| Austria | €16.05 | €39.37 | €79.73 | €85 |
| Belgium | €16.77 | €46.88 | €96.38 | €100 |
| Bulgaria | €5.84 | €16.14 | €43.87 | €35 |
| Croatia | €7.18 | €18.40 | €39.88 | €40 |
| Cyprus | €10.53 | €27.51 | €83.61 | €60 |
| Czechia | €8.63 | €20.96 | €41.31 | €45 |
| Denmark | €21.50 | €48.94 | €88.67 | €105 |
| Estonia | €6.65 | €18.60 | €38.84 | €40 |
| Finland | €19.09 | €40.91 | €77.84 | €85 |
| France | €10.46 | €23.93 | €51.46 | €50 |
| Germany | €12.98 | €35.38 | €76.40 | €75 |
| Greece | €8.93 | €21.53 | €44.72 | €45 |
| Hungary | €6.56 | €17.46 | €40.58 | €35 |
| Ireland | €16.01 | €41.03 | €111.28 | €85 |
| Italy | €17.62 | €39.26 | €89.03 | €85 |
| Latvia | €5.84 | €17.26 | €41.63 | €35 |
| Lithuania | €7.50 | €19.94 | €45.19 | €40 |
| Luxembourg | €21.17 | €51.69 | €129.21 | €110 |
| Malta | €7.09 | €18.44 | €39.09 | €40 |
| Netherlands | €13.94 | €36.23 | €71.41 | €75 |
| Poland | €6.52 | €16.71 | €39.18 | €35 |
| Portugal | €10.68 | €21.28 | €59.59 | €45 |
| Romania | €5.56 | €14.35 | €37.75 | €30 |
| Slovakia | €6.64 | €16.00 | €32.43 | €35 |
| Slovenia | €11.25 | €25.25 | €53.00 | €55 |
| Spain | €10.18 | €23.94 | €55.16 | €50 |
| Sweden | €15.57 | €31.93 | €56.32 | €65 |
Hourly figures in local currency. Contractor rate is the typical Deftridge rate for a senior Fractional Controller in the regular role format.
Fractional Controller pay by US state
Typical contractor rate, highest first.
By level and format
United States. A manager earns 1.20 times the senior rate; a one-off task pays a higher hourly rate than a standing role because the work is fixed-scope.
| Level | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Manager | $130 |
| Director | $155 |
Questions about Fractional Controller rates
What is the typical hourly rate for a Fractional Controller?
In the United States the typical rate for a senior Fractional Controller is $155 an hour (market median wage $73.34). Rates vary by country, state and level; the tables above list them.
Is this a salary?
No. The market median is an employee wage for reference. The Deftridge rate is what a part-time contractor in that role receives per hour, before tax.
How does level change the rate?
Levels scale the rate: specialist 0.85, senior 1.00, manager 1.20, director 1.45 and executive 1.75 of the senior rate, inside the country floor and cap.
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