How Much Does a Project Controller Make in Aurora, IL ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Project Controller Salary in Aurora, IL

As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Aurora, IL is $253,534, equivalent to $122 per hour, $4,876 weekly, or $21,128 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Project Controller in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Project Controller in Aurora, IL vary widely, spanning from $217,159 to $314,434. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($234,494) and 75th percentile ($285,411), while top earners (90th percentile) make $314,434 per year. This $50,917 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, Aurora Project Controller often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 352 statewide for Project Controller job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Project Controller Salary $217,159 Aurora, IL May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $234,494 Aurora, IL May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $253,534 Aurora, IL May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $285,411 Aurora, IL May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $314,434 Aurora, IL May 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....

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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 Aurora, IL. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $234,494 to $285,411 with the average base salary of $253,534. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $262,874 to $408,979 with the average total cash compensation of $323,782.

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About Aurora, Illinois    Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kan....More

Aurora, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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