As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Colorado is $258,858, equivalent to $124 per hour, $4,978 weekly, or $21,572 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 Colorado vary widely, spanning from $220,184 to $320,832. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($238,615) and 75th percentile ($291,298), while top earners (90th percentile) make $320,832 per year. This $52,683 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, Colorado Project Controller often earn 2.0% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 71 companies. However, Colorado currently ranks 13 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 $220,184 CO January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $238,615 CO January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $258,858 CO January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $291,298 CO January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $320,832 CO January 01, 2026
25% $238,615 10% $220,184 90% $320,832 75% $291,298 $258,858 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 Jefferson, CO Avg. Salary $272,667 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $267,498 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $256,518 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $261,017 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $256,518 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $280,005 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $273,337 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $274,783 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $256,330 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $270,364 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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