How Much Does a Project Controller Make in Alexandria, VA ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Project Controller Salary in Alexandria, VA

As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Alexandria, VA is $281,096, equivalent to $135 per hour, $5,406 weekly, or $23,425 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 Alexandria, VA vary widely, spanning from $241,041 to $350,674. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($260,130) and 75th percentile ($317,516), while top earners (90th percentile) make $350,674 per year. This $57,386 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, Alexandria Project Controller often earn 10.0% higher than national averages. However, Alexandria currently ranks 81 statewide for Project Controller job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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Project Controller Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Project Controller Salary $241,041 Alexandria, VA March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $260,130 Alexandria, VA March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $281,096 Alexandria, VA March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $317,516 Alexandria, VA March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $350,674 Alexandria, VA March 01, 2026
25% $260,130 10% $241,041 90% $350,674 75% $317,516 $281,096 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 Alexandria, VA. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $260,130 to $317,516 with the average base salary of $281,096. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $282,890 to $440,152 with the average total cash compensation of $351,009.

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About Alexandria, Virginia    Alexandria is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 139,966, and in 2016....More

Alexandria, Virginia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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