As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Colorado is $259,447, equivalent to $125 per hour, $4,989 weekly, or $21,621 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Project Controller in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Project Controller in Colorado vary widely, spanning from $221,764 to $321,694. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($239,722) and 75th percentile ($292,029), while top earners (90th percentile) make $321,694 per year. This $52,307 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 $221,764 CO August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $239,722 CO August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $259,447 CO August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $292,029 CO August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $321,694 CO August 01, 2026
25% $239,722 10% $221,764 90% $321,694 75% $292,029 $259,447 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Jefferson, CO Avg. Salary $269,270 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $263,720 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $262,382 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $263,315 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $265,551 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $275,171 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $271,846 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $273,342 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $262,471 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $262,254 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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