How much does a Project Controller make?
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$82,469
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Project Controller is $82,469 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $76,461 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $6,008 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For a Project Controller in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Project Controller in United States. Employers include TC Energy, BrandSafway and Aker Solutions.
Top Paying Companies
For Project Controller in United States
| 1 | TC Energy | $129,070 | |
| 2 | BrandSafway | $122,173 | |
| 3 | Aker Solutions | $116,791 | |
| 4 | Leidos | $113,625 | |
| 5 | Kiewit Corporation | $112,001 | |
| 6 | ABB | $111,699 | |
| 7 | Sandia National Laboratories | $111,666 | |
| 8 | Siemens | $111,558 | |
| 9 | NextEra Energy, Inc. | $109,195 | |
| 10 | Suffolk Construction | $109,031 |
What are total pay estimates for a Project Controller at different companies?
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Top Paying Industries
For a Project Controller in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Project Controller in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $116,791, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $113,625, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $111,666, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $111,628, and Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $109,031.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$111,666
1% Higher than other industries
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$109,031
2% Lower than other industries
Energy, Mining & Utilities
Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Project Controller are TC Energy, BrandSafway, and Aker Solutions.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Product & Project Management?
Product and project management roles help companies operate efficiently, run programs and develop new products. Organization and communication skills are important for product and project managers. Experience and specialization within specific markets or products can help job seekers stand out. Additionally, product and project management roles are very diverse, so data, design or market research skills can help open up more opportunities.
Recent Salaries Shared
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Project Controller pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Project Controller is $76,461 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Project Controller salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 503 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Project Controller employees.
The highest salary for a Project Controller in United States is $111,417 per year.
The lowest salary for a Project Controller in United States is $52,472 per year.
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