As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Arizona is $247,775, equivalent to $119 per hour, $4,765 weekly, or $20,648 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 Arizona vary widely, spanning from $211,788 to $307,222. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($228,938) and 75th percentile ($278,892), while top earners (90th percentile) make $307,222 per year. This $49,954 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 $211,788 AZ August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $228,938 AZ August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $247,775 AZ August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $278,892 AZ August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $307,222 AZ August 01, 2026
25% $228,938 10% $211,788 90% $307,222 75% $278,892 $247,775 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 $255,331 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ajo, AZ Avg. Salary $254,784 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alpine, AZ Avg. Salary $254,570 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amado, AZ Avg. Salary $254,548 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Apache Junction, AZ Avg. Salary $264,163 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arivaca, AZ Avg. Salary $254,691 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arizona City, AZ Avg. Salary $257,506 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arlington, AZ Avg. Salary $257,291 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ash Fork, AZ Avg. Salary $254,817 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Avondale, AZ Avg. Salary $264,551 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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