Cost Controller Salary in District of Columbia

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How much does a Cost Controller make in District of Columbia? The average Cost Controller salary in District of Columbia is $191,254 as of March 01, 2025, but the range typically falls between $169,758 and $216,847. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Cost Controller Salary	$150,187	DC	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Cost Controller Salary	$169,758	DC	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Cost Controller Salary	$191,254	DC	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Cost Controller Salary	$216,847	DC	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Cost Controller Salary	$240,147	DC	March 01, 2025

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Cost Controller - TX, CO, MN, ND (22621)

Jacobs - Minneapolis , MN

Manage the overall project or program cost controls and reporting function * Interface with other project team members, including Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Office Planning, IT ...

LinkedIn - 8 days ago

Plant Controller

Qualified Professional & Technical - Colonial Heights , VA

Plant Controller Direct Hire Colonial Heights, VA-Position is on site daily* $125-145k plus 20 ... Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining operational excellence. * Strategic Financial ...

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

Plant Controller

IsoTalent - Phoenix , AZ

Do you thrive in an environment where you can build cost structures, manage financial compliance, and work closely with leadership to optimize operations? If so, this could be the perfect Controller ...

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Controller

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) - Lewisville , MN

As the Controller you will oversee accounting operations, manage month-end close, and prepare ... Conduct profitability analysis and identify cost reduction opportunities. * Develop and implement ...

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Plant Controller

ScaleneWorks INC - 66031 , KS

Plant Controller New Century, KS Your Responsibilities: Senior strategic Controller of all local ... and strategic cost studies. Own the Value Creation savings agenda through tight management of ...

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Financial Controller

Momentum Executive Solutions Ltd - Charlotte , NC

Momentum has been tasked with the recruitment of a Financial Controller for a globally recognized ... Oversee cash flow, cost control, financial risk, and investment management. * Ensure the timely ...

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC	Avg. Salary $191,254	Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Parcel Return Service, DC	Avg. Salary $191,254	Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Washington, DC	Avg. Salary $191,254	Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Washington Navy Yard, DC	Avg. Salary $191,254	Date Updated March 01, 2025

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Cost Controller in Houston, TX

Prepare project close-out reports, and provide feedback to Estimating group during project execution and at completion to assist improving accuracy.

January 07, 2023

Review ICPOs (internal Purchase Orders) for compliance with Inter-company pricing rules and hedging of non U.

January 17, 2023

Recommend changes in and additions to such practices and procedures.

January 18, 2023

Assist in the development, review and implementation of key processes, policies and procedures related to cost accounting and risk management.

February 25, 2023

Act as a project point of contact for internal and external audits of all cost control functions by providing full assistance to the auditors.

March 05, 2023

Develop and maintain computer models, systems and data bases for new and existing projects and update EAC forecasts in the ERP system.

March 28, 2023

Provide periodic and ad hoc reporting to the PMs and reviews projects costs prior to month closing.

April 11, 2023

Participate in all project meetings related to project status, progress, scope, cost and schedule.

May 14, 2023

Cost Controller in Portsmouth, NH

Support the development and maintenance of forecasts for cost and scheduling.

November 25, 2022

Cost Controller

Implement and Manage a Change Control Program, proactively identifying variations to scope and execution strategy in order to optimise control and margin.

March 14, 2023

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About District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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About District of Columbia Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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