As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Chesapeake, VA is $237,674, equivalent to $114 per hour, $4,571 weekly, or $19,806 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 Chesapeake, VA vary widely, spanning from $202,165 to $294,575. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($219,087) and 75th percentile ($267,458), while top earners (90th percentile) make $294,575 per year. This $48,371 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, Chesapeake Project Controller often earn 7.0% lower than national averages. However, Chesapeake currently ranks 617 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 $202,165 Chesapeake, VA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $219,087 Chesapeake, VA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $237,674 Chesapeake, VA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $267,458 Chesapeake, VA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $294,575 Chesapeake, VA January 01, 2026
25% $219,087 10% $202,165 90% $294,575 75% $267,458 $237,674 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Project Controller in Chesapeake, VA. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $219,087 to $267,458 with the average base salary of $237,674. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $243,247 to $382,845 with the average total cash compensation of $301,682.

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About Chesapeake, Virginia    Chesapeake is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 222,209; in 2013, the population was esti....More

Chesapeake, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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