As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Greenville, SC is $234,941, equivalent to $113 per hour, $4,518 weekly, or $19,578 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 Greenville, SC vary widely, spanning from $201,462 to $293,094. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($217,417) and 75th percentile ($265,380), while top earners (90th percentile) make $293,094 per year. This $47,963 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, Greenville Project Controller often earn 1.2% lower than national averages. However, Greenville currently ranks 665 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 $201,462 Greenville, SC March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $217,417 Greenville, SC March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $234,941 Greenville, SC March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $265,380 Greenville, SC March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $293,094 Greenville, SC March 01, 2026
25% $217,417 10% $201,462 90% $293,094 75% $265,380 $234,941 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Project Controller in Greenville, SC. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $217,417 to $265,380 with the average base salary of $234,941. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $236,440 to $367,880 with the average total cash compensation of $293,374.

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About Greenville, South Carolina    Greenville is located at 34°50′40″N 82°23′8″W / 34.84444°N 82.38556°W / 34.84444; -82.38556 (34.844313, −82.385428), roughly equidistant between At....More

Greenville, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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