As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Georgia is $245,258, equivalent to $118 per hour, $4,717 weekly, or $20,438 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 Georgia vary widely, spanning from $209,636 to $304,100. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($226,612) and 75th percentile ($276,058), while top earners (90th percentile) make $304,100 per year. This $49,446 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, Georgia Project Controller often earn 3.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 71 companies. However, Georgia currently ranks 29 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 $209,636 GA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $226,612 GA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $245,258 GA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $276,058 GA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $304,100 GA August 01, 2026
25% $226,612 10% $209,636 90% $304,100 75% $276,058 $245,258 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 Abbeville, GA Avg. Salary $238,428 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acworth, GA Avg. Salary $257,120 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adairsville, GA Avg. Salary $245,208 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adel, GA Avg. Salary $238,607 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adrian, GA Avg. Salary $237,460 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ailey, GA Avg. Salary $237,926 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamo, GA Avg. Salary $238,213 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alapaha, GA Avg. Salary $238,122 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albany, GA Avg. Salary $235,822 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allenhurst, GA Avg. Salary $244,023 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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