As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Burlington, VT is $256,444, equivalent to $123 per hour, $4,932 weekly, or $21,370 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 Burlington, VT vary widely, spanning from $219,902 to $319,920. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($237,317) and 75th percentile ($289,670), while top earners (90th percentile) make $319,920 per year. This $52,353 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, Burlington Project Controller often earn 2.9% higher than national averages. However, Burlington currently ranks 317 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 $219,902 Burlington, VT March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $237,317 Burlington, VT March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $256,444 Burlington, VT March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $289,670 Burlington, VT March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $319,920 Burlington, VT March 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 Burlington, VT. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $237,317 to $289,670 with the average base salary of $256,444. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $258,081 to $401,552 with the average total cash compensation of $320,226.

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About Burlington, Vermont    Burlington is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Vermont and the seat of Chittenden County. It is located 45 miles (72 km) south of the Canad....More

Burlington, Vermont  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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