As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Newark, DE is $260,330, equivalent to $125 per hour, $5,006 weekly, or $21,694 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 Newark, DE vary widely, spanning from $221,436 to $322,656. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($239,971) and 75th percentile ($292,953), while top earners (90th percentile) make $322,656 per year. This $52,982 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, Newark Project Controller often earn 1.3% higher than national averages. However, Newark currently ranks 286 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 $221,436 Newark, DE January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $239,971 Newark, DE January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $260,330 Newark, DE January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $292,953 Newark, DE January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $322,656 Newark, DE January 01, 2026
25% $239,971 10% $221,436 90% $322,656 75% $292,953 $260,330 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Project Controller in Newark, DE. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $239,971 to $292,953 with the average base salary of $260,330. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $266,434 to $419,339 with the average total cash compensation of $330,440.

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About Newark, Delaware    Newark (/ˈnuːɑːrk/ NEW-ark)[note 1] is a city in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It is located 12 miles (19 km) west-southwest of Wilmingt....More

Newark, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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