As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Acton, CA is $279,231, equivalent to $134 per hour, $5,370 weekly, or $23,269 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 Acton, CA vary widely, spanning from $237,513 to $346,082. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($257,394) and 75th percentile ($314,223), while top earners (90th percentile) make $346,082 per year. This $56,829 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, Acton Project Controller often earn 0.2% higher 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 $237,513 Acton, CA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $257,394 Acton, CA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $279,231 Acton, CA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $314,223 Acton, CA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $346,082 Acton, CA January 01, 2026
25% $257,394 10% $237,513 90% $346,082 75% $314,223 $279,231 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 Acton, CA. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $257,394 to $314,223 with the average base salary of $279,231. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $285,779 to $449,785 with the average total cash compensation of $354,432.

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About Acton, California    Acton is an unincorporated census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, near the Antelope Valley. According to the 2010 census, Acton h....More

Acton, California  area prices were up 3.2% from a year ago

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