As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Columbus, GA is $224,455, equivalent to $108 per hour, $4,316 weekly, or $18,705 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 Columbus, GA vary widely, spanning from $192,471 to $280,013. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($207,714) and 75th percentile ($253,536), while top earners (90th percentile) make $280,013 per year. This $45,822 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, Columbus Project Controller often earn 8.3% lower than national averages. However, Columbus currently ranks 774 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 $192,471 Columbus, GA March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $207,714 Columbus, GA March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $224,455 Columbus, GA March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $253,536 Columbus, GA March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $280,013 Columbus, GA March 01, 2026
25% $207,714 10% $192,471 90% $280,013 75% $253,536 $224,455 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....

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

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About Columbus, Georgia    Columbus is one of Georgia's three Fall Line Cities, along with Augusta and Macon. The Fall Line is where the hilly lands of the Piedmont plateau meet....More

Columbus, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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