As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Arizona is $247,213, equivalent to $119 per hour, $4,754 weekly, or $20,601 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 Arizona vary widely, spanning from $210,279 to $306,399. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($227,880) and 75th percentile ($278,193), while top earners (90th percentile) make $306,399 per year. This $50,313 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, Arizona Project Controller often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 71 companies. However, Arizona currently ranks 27 nationwide 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 $210,279 AZ January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $227,880 AZ January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $247,213 AZ January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $278,193 AZ January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $306,399 AZ January 01, 2026
25% $227,880 10% $210,279 90% $306,399 75% $278,193 $247,213 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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Location Aguila, AZ Avg. Salary $261,874 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ajo, AZ Avg. Salary $258,392 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alpine, AZ Avg. Salary $256,089 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amado, AZ Avg. Salary $251,376 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Apache Junction, AZ Avg. Salary $263,186 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Arivaca, AZ Avg. Salary $251,376 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Arizona City, AZ Avg. Salary $261,928 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Arlington, AZ Avg. Salary $261,874 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ash Fork, AZ Avg. Salary $253,170 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Avondale, AZ Avg. Salary $263,829 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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