As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in New Jersey is $275,181, equivalent to $132 per hour, $5,292 weekly, or $22,932 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 Jersey vary widely, spanning from $235,968 to $343,294. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($254,655) and 75th percentile ($310,834), while top earners (90th percentile) make $343,294 per year. This $56,179 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 Jersey Project Controller often earn 8.4% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 71 companies. However, New Jersey currently ranks 5 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 $235,968 NJ March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $254,655 NJ March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $275,181 NJ March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $310,834 NJ March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $343,294 NJ March 01, 2026
25% $254,655 10% $235,968 90% $343,294 75% $310,834 $275,181 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 Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $298,589 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $300,963 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $301,226 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $297,192 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $305,577 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $298,589 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $293,289 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $296,480 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $301,226 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $298,589 Date Updated March 01, 2026
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