As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Akron, MI is $236,024, equivalent to $113 per hour, $4,539 weekly, or $19,669 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 Akron, MI vary widely, spanning from $200,762 to $292,531. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($217,567) and 75th percentile ($265,602), while top earners (90th percentile) make $292,531 per year. This $48,035 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, Akron Project Controller often earn 5.5% 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 $200,762 Akron, MI January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $217,567 Akron, MI January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $236,024 Akron, MI January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $265,602 Akron, MI January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $292,531 Akron, MI January 01, 2026
25% $217,567 10% $200,762 90% $292,531 75% $265,602 $236,024 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 Akron, MI. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $217,567 to $265,602 with the average base salary of $236,024. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $241,559 to $380,188 with the average total cash compensation of $299,589.

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About Akron, Michigan    Akron is a village in Tuscola County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 402 at the 2010 census. The village is located on the boundary....More

Akron, Michigan  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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