As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Delaware is $256,930, equivalent to $124 per hour, $4,941 weekly, or $21,411 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 Delaware vary widely, spanning from $218,544 to $318,442. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($236,837) and 75th percentile ($289,128), while top earners (90th percentile) make $318,442 per year. This $52,291 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, Delaware Project Controller often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 71 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 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 $218,544 DE January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $236,837 DE January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $256,930 DE January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $289,128 DE January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $318,442 DE January 01, 2026
25% $236,837 10% $218,544 90% $318,442 75% $289,128 $256,930 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 Bear, DE Avg. Salary $274,703 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $274,810 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $280,702 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $280,702 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $276,176 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $280,702 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $282,577 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $277,756 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $276,738 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $282,577 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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