As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Atlantic City, NJ is $270,995, equivalent to $130 per hour, $5,211 weekly, or $22,583 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 Atlantic City, NJ vary widely, spanning from $233,541 to $339,001. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($251,390) and 75th percentile ($306,592), while top earners (90th percentile) make $339,001 per year. This $55,202 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, Atlantic City Project Controller often earn 1.5% higher than national averages. However, Atlantic City currently ranks 171 statewide for Project Controller job salary. 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 $233,541 Atlantic City, NJ April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $251,390 Atlantic City, NJ April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $270,995 Atlantic City, NJ April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $306,592 Atlantic City, NJ April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $339,001 Atlantic City, NJ April 01, 2026
25% $251,390 10% $233,541 90% $339,001 75% $306,592 $270,995 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 Atlantic City, NJ. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $251,390 to $306,592 with the average base salary of $270,995. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $273,346 to $425,294 with the average total cash compensation of $339,165.

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About Atlantic City, New Jersey    Atlantic City is a resort city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, known for its casinos, boardwalk, and beaches. In 2010, the city had a p....More

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