As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Knoxville, TN is $233,003, equivalent to $112 per hour, $4,481 weekly, or $19,417 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 Knoxville, TN vary widely, spanning from $200,800 to $291,476. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($216,147) and 75th percentile ($263,610), while top earners (90th percentile) make $291,476 per year. This $47,463 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, Knoxville Project Controller often earn 1.8% lower than national averages. However, Knoxville currently ranks 683 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 $200,800 Knoxville, TN April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $216,147 Knoxville, TN April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $233,003 Knoxville, TN April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $263,610 Knoxville, TN April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $291,476 Knoxville, TN April 01, 2026
25% $216,147 10% $200,800 90% $291,476 75% $263,610 $233,003 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 Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $216,147 to $263,610 with the average base salary of $233,003. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $235,025 to $365,671 with the average total cash compensation of $291,616.

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About Knoxville, Tennessee    Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a ....More

Knoxville, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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