As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Charlotte, NC is $245,375, equivalent to $118 per hour, $4,719 weekly, or $20,448 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 Charlotte, NC vary widely, spanning from $210,410 to $306,111. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($227,073) and 75th percentile ($277,167), while top earners (90th percentile) make $306,111 per year. This $50,094 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, Charlotte Project Controller often earn 1.7% lower than national averages. However, Charlotte currently ranks 496 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 $210,410 Charlotte, NC March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $227,073 Charlotte, NC March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $245,375 Charlotte, NC March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $277,167 Charlotte, NC March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $306,111 Charlotte, NC 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....

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/17/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

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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 Charlotte, NC. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $227,073 to $277,167 with the average base salary of $245,375. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $246,941 to $384,219 with the average total cash compensation of $306,404.

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About Charlotte, North Carolina    Charlotte (/ˈʃɑːrlət/) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg Co....More

Charlotte, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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