As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Advance, NC is $235,390, equivalent to $113 per hour, $4,527 weekly, or $19,616 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 Advance, NC vary widely, spanning from $200,222 to $291,745. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($216,982) and 75th percentile ($264,889), while top earners (90th percentile) make $291,745 per year. This $47,907 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, Advance Project Controller often earn 2.4% 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 $200,222 Advance, NC January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $216,982 Advance, NC January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $235,390 Advance, NC January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $264,889 Advance, NC January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $291,745 Advance, NC January 01, 2026
25% $216,982 10% $200,222 90% $291,745 75% $264,889 $235,390 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....

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/17/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

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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 Advance, NC. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $216,982 to $264,889 with the average base salary of $235,390. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $240,910 to $379,167 with the average total cash compensation of $298,784.

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About Advance, North Carolina    Advance (pronounced with the stress on the first syllable[citation needed]) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Davie ....More

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

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