As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Alameda, CA is $310,129, equivalent to $149 per hour, $5,964 weekly, or $25,844 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 Alameda, CA vary widely, spanning from $267,267 to $387,957. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($287,693) and 75th percentile ($350,867), while top earners (90th percentile) make $387,957 per year. This $63,174 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, Alameda Project Controller often earn 10.7% 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 $267,267 Alameda, CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $287,693 Alameda, CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $310,129 Alameda, CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $350,867 Alameda, CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $387,957 Alameda, CA April 01, 2026
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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 Alameda, CA. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $287,693 to $350,867 with the average base salary of $310,129. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $312,820 to $486,711 with the average total cash compensation of $388,144.

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About Alameda, California    Alameda (/ˌæləˈmiːdə/ AL-ə-MEE-də; Spanish: [ala'meða]) is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It is located on Alameda Island and Ba....More

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