As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Jefferson, CO is $258,300, equivalent to $124 per hour, $4,967 weekly, or $21,525 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 Jefferson, CO vary widely, spanning from $219,710 to $320,140. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($238,100) and 75th percentile ($290,669), while top earners (90th percentile) make $320,140 per year. This $52,569 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, Jefferson Project Controller often earn 0.2% higher than national averages. However, Jefferson currently ranks 304 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 $219,710 Jefferson, CO January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $238,100 Jefferson, CO January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $258,300 Jefferson, CO January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $290,669 Jefferson, CO January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $320,140 Jefferson, CO January 01, 2026
25% $238,100 10% $219,710 90% $320,140 75% $290,669 $258,300 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....

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/17/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

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    Bachelor's Degree

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    Bachelor's Degree

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238100
290669
258300

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
264357
416070
327864
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Project Controller in Jefferson, CO. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $238,100 to $290,669 with the average base salary of $258,300. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $264,357 to $416,070 with the average total cash compensation of $327,864.

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About Jefferson, Colorado    Jefferson is an unincorporated community and a U.S. Post Office in Park County, Colorado, United States. It is located the northern end of South Park....More

Jefferson, Colorado  area prices were up 0.4% from a year ago

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