As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Connecticut is $271,322, equivalent to $130 per hour, $5,218 weekly, or $22,610 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 Connecticut vary widely, spanning from $232,659 to $338,480. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($251,084) and 75th percentile ($306,475), while top earners (90th percentile) make $338,480 per year. This $55,391 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, Connecticut Project Controller often earn 6.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 71 companies. However, Connecticut currently ranks 7 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 $232,659 CT March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $251,084 CT March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $271,322 CT March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $306,475 CT March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $338,480 CT March 01, 2026
25% $251,084 10% $232,659 90% $338,480 75% $306,475 $271,322 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 New London, CT Avg. Salary $279,525 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Norwich, CT Avg. Salary $279,446 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location West Haven, CT Avg. Salary $282,057 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Abington, CT Avg. Salary $276,229 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Amston, CT Avg. Salary $279,367 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Andover, CT Avg. Salary $280,264 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Ansonia, CT Avg. Salary $282,057 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Ashford, CT Avg. Salary $276,414 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Avon, CT Avg. Salary $280,791 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Ballouville, CT Avg. Salary $275,913 Date Updated March 01, 2026
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