As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Aberdeen, NC is $225,445, equivalent to $108 per hour, $4,335 weekly, or $18,787 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Project Controller in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Project Controller in Aberdeen, NC vary widely, spanning from $191,763 to $279,419. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($207,814) and 75th percentile ($253,697), while top earners (90th percentile) make $279,419 per year. This $45,883 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or General Ledger, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aberdeen Project Controller often earn 6.5% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Project Controller Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Project Controller Salary $191,763 Aberdeen, NC January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $207,814 Aberdeen, NC January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $225,445 Aberdeen, NC January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $253,697 Aberdeen, NC January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $279,419 Aberdeen, NC January 01, 2026
25% $207,814 10% $191,763 90% $279,419 75% $253,697 $225,445 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Project Controller ?

The project controller is a key member of the project team and works directly with the project manager to help define the project's goals and objectives; create and maintain a project's budget and schedule, analyse progress reported against the work schedules; and recommend actions to improve progress. In order to ensure accurate documentation and reporting on a consistent basis, many organisations are positioning the project manager and project controller as part of a centralised project support organisation....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Project Controller in Aberdeen, NC. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $207,814 to $253,697 with the average base salary of $225,445. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $230,731 to $363,147 with the average total cash compensation of $286,160.

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About Aberdeen, North Carolina    Aberdeen is a town in Moore County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Raleigh–Durham–Cary-Chapel Hill Combined Statistical Area. The po....More

Aberdeen, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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