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Project controller salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Project Controller make in the United States?

Average base salary

$102,986
Average $102,986
Low $69,625
High $152,333

The average salary for a project controller is $102,986 per year in the United States. 309 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 29, 2026).

Project Controller job openings in United States

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Project Controller
Gilbane4out of 5 stars.
Saratoga Springs, NY
$100,000 - $120,000 a year
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Project Controller in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ATI Restoration
 
$180,000per year
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Potelco Inc
 
$177,500per year
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First tek
 
$176,800per year
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Sirius Staffing
 
$176,332per year
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Beacon Hill
 
$166,400per year
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ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG
 
$165,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Project Controllers near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $161,616 per year
  2. Raleigh, NC
    $120,458 per year
  3. Albuquerque, NM
    $114,041 per year
  4. Denver, CO
    $110,058 per year
  5. Charlotte, NC
    $108,793 per year

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The average salary for a Project Controller is $102,986 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 309 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 29, 2026.

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Project Controller salaries typically range between a low of $69,625 and a high of $152,333 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Project Controller include New York, NY at $161,616 per year, Raleigh, NC at $120,458 per year, and Albuquerque, NM at $114,041 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Project Controller include ATI Restoration ($180,000 per year) and Potelco Inc ($177,500 per year).