As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Chattanooga, TN is $230,295, equivalent to $111 per hour, $4,429 weekly, or $19,191 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 Chattanooga, TN vary widely, spanning from $197,478 to $287,298. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($213,117) and 75th percentile ($260,132), while top earners (90th percentile) make $287,298 per year. This $47,015 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, Chattanooga Project Controller often earn 2.9% lower than national averages. However, Chattanooga currently ranks 714 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 $197,478 Chattanooga, TN March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $213,117 Chattanooga, TN March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $230,295 Chattanooga, TN March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $260,132 Chattanooga, TN March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $287,298 Chattanooga, TN 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 Chattanooga, TN. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $213,117 to $260,132 with the average base salary of $230,295. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $231,764 to $360,605 with the average total cash compensation of $287,572.

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About Chattanooga, Tennessee    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are....More

Chattanooga, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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