How Much Does a Project Controller Make in Hoboken, NJ ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Project Controller Salary in Hoboken, NJ

As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Hoboken, NJ is $294,222, equivalent to $141 per hour, $5,658 weekly, or $24,519 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 Hoboken, NJ vary widely, spanning from $252,296 to $367,048. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($272,276) and 75th percentile ($332,342), while top earners (90th percentile) make $367,048 per year. This $60,066 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, Hoboken Project Controller often earn 6.9% higher than national averages. However, Hoboken currently ranks 12 statewide for Project Controller job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Project Controller Salary $252,296 Hoboken, NJ March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $272,276 Hoboken, NJ March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $294,222 Hoboken, NJ March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $332,342 Hoboken, NJ March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $367,048 Hoboken, NJ March 01, 2026
25% $272,276 10% $252,296 90% $367,048 75% $332,342 $294,222 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 Hoboken, NJ. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $272,276 to $332,342 with the average base salary of $294,222. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $296,099 to $460,705 with the average total cash compensation of $367,399.

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About Hoboken, New Jersey    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 2.011 square miles (5.208 km2), including 1.275 square miles (3.303 km2) of....More

Hoboken, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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