As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Massachusetts is $276,110, equivalent to $133 per hour, $5,310 weekly, or $23,009 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 Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $234,859 to $342,214. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($254,518) and 75th percentile ($310,712), while top earners (90th percentile) make $342,214 per year. This $56,194 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, Massachusetts Project Controller often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 71 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 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 $234,859 MA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $254,518 MA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $276,110 MA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $310,712 MA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $342,214 MA January 01, 2026
25% $254,518 10% $234,859 90% $342,214 75% $310,712 $276,110 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 Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $277,542 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $282,603 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $283,032 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $281,666 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $280,246 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $298,699 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $283,701 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $298,699 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $298,699 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $289,781 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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