As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Fresno, CA is $254,462, equivalent to $122 per hour, $4,894 weekly, or $21,205 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 Fresno, CA vary widely, spanning from $219,294 to $318,320. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($236,054) and 75th percentile ($287,888), while top earners (90th percentile) make $318,320 per year. This $51,834 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, Fresno Project Controller often earn 9.2% higher than national averages. However, Fresno currently ranks 336 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 $219,294 Fresno, CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $236,054 Fresno, CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $254,462 Fresno, CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $287,888 Fresno, CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $318,320 Fresno, CA April 01, 2026
25% $236,054 10% $219,294 90% $318,320 75% $287,888 $254,462 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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318473
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Project Controller in Fresno, CA. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $236,054 to $287,888 with the average base salary of $254,462. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $256,670 to $399,349 with the average total cash compensation of $318,473.

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About Fresno, California    Fresno (/ˈfrɛznoʊ/ FREZ-noh; Spanish for "ash tree") is a city in California, United States, and the county seat of Fresno County. It covers about 112....More

Fresno, California  area prices were up 2.7% from a year ago

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