As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Mesa, AZ is $250,663, equivalent to $121 per hour, $4,820 weekly, or $20,889 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 Mesa, AZ vary widely, spanning from $213,214 to $310,675. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($231,061) and 75th percentile ($282,076), while top earners (90th percentile) make $310,675 per year. This $51,015 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, Mesa Project Controller often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Mesa currently ranks 388 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 $213,214 Mesa, AZ January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $231,061 Mesa, AZ January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $250,663 Mesa, AZ January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $282,076 Mesa, AZ January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $310,675 Mesa, AZ January 01, 2026
25% $231,061 10% $213,214 90% $310,675 75% $282,076 $250,663 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 Mesa, AZ. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $231,061 to $282,076 with the average base salary of $250,663. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $256,541 to $403,769 with the average total cash compensation of $318,171.

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About Mesa, Arizona    Mesa (/ˈmeɪsə/ MAY-sə) is a city in Maricopa County, in the U.S. state of Arizona. It is a suburb located about 20 miles (32 km) east of Phoenix in th....More

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