As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Augusta, GA is $234,781, equivalent to $113 per hour, $4,515 weekly, or $19,565 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 Augusta, GA vary widely, spanning from $199,705 to $290,991. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($216,421) and 75th percentile ($264,203), while top earners (90th percentile) make $290,991 per year. This $47,782 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, Augusta Project Controller often earn 4.1% lower than national averages. However, Augusta currently ranks 664 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 $199,705 Augusta, GA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $216,421 Augusta, GA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $234,781 Augusta, GA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $264,203 Augusta, GA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $290,991 Augusta, GA January 01, 2026
25% $216,421 10% $199,705 90% $290,991 75% $264,203 $234,781 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 Augusta, GA. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $216,421 to $264,203 with the average base salary of $234,781. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $240,287 to $378,186 with the average total cash compensation of $298,011.

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About Augusta, Georgia    Augusta is located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, about 150 miles (240 km) east of Atlanta and 70 miles (110 km) west of Columbia. The city is ....More

Augusta, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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