As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Dayton, OH is $245,600, equivalent to $118 per hour, $4,723 weekly, or $20,467 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 Dayton, OH vary widely, spanning from $210,364 to $304,594. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($227,156) and 75th percentile ($276,480), while top earners (90th percentile) make $304,594 per year. This $49,324 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, Dayton Project Controller often earn 0.7% lower than national averages. However, Dayton currently ranks 480 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 $210,364 Dayton, OH May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $227,156 Dayton, OH May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $245,600 Dayton, OH May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $276,480 Dayton, OH May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $304,594 Dayton, OH May 01, 2026
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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 Dayton, OH. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $227,156 to $276,480 with the average base salary of $245,600. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $254,648 to $396,181 with the average total cash compensation of $313,650.

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About Dayton, Ohio    Dayton (/ˈdeɪtən/) is the sixth-largest city in the state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County. A small part of the city extends into Gree....More

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