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How much does a Project Cost Controller make in the United States? The average Project Cost Controller salary in the United States is $122,000 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $106,400 and $148,200. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Project Cost Controller Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Project Cost Controller Salary $92,197 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Project Cost Controller Salary $106,400 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Project Cost Controller Salary $122,000 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Project Cost Controller Salary $148,200 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Project Cost Controller Salary $172,054 US February 26, 2024
25% $106,400 10% $92,197 90% $172,054 75% $148,200 $122,000 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Project Cost Controller collects and coordinates procurement and other cost information to provide cost forecasting, cost control strategies, and project risk analysis. Leads the development and implementation of cost control processes, documents, and tools to support and enhance project budget management. Being a Project Cost Controller has extensive technical knowledge of processes and materials specific to the type of project. Performs data analysis to identify trends and budget deviations and highlight cost underruns and overruns in the project. In addition, Project Cost Controller experienced with cost-estimating methods best suited to the nature of the project. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Project Cost Controller supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Working as a Project Cost Controller typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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