How Much Does a Project Controller Make in New York, NY ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Project Controller Salary in New York, NY

As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in New York, NY is $294,307, equivalent to $141 per hour, $5,660 weekly, or $24,526 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 New York, NY vary widely, spanning from $253,632 to $368,165. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($273,017) and 75th percentile ($332,967), while top earners (90th percentile) make $368,165 per year. This $59,950 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, New York Project Controller often earn 9.0% higher than national averages. However, New York currently ranks 10 statewide for Project Controller job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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Project Controller Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Project Controller Salary $253,632 New York, NY April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $273,017 New York, NY April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $294,307 New York, NY April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $332,967 New York, NY April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $368,165 New York, NY April 01, 2026
25% $273,017 10% $253,632 90% $368,165 75% $332,967 $294,307 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 New York, NY. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $273,017 to $332,967 with the average base salary of $294,307. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $296,861 to $461,881 with the average total cash compensation of $368,342.

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