As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in New York is $269,717, equivalent to $130 per hour, $5,187 weekly, or $22,476 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 vary widely, spanning from $229,421 to $334,290. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($248,624) and 75th percentile ($303,517), while top earners (90th percentile) make $334,290 per year. This $54,893 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 6.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 71 companies. However, New York currently ranks 8 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 $229,421 NY January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $248,624 NY January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $269,717 NY January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $303,517 NY January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $334,290 NY January 01, 2026
25% $248,624 10% $229,421 90% $334,290 75% $303,517 $269,717 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 Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $292,298 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $267,177 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $262,704 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $305,020 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $293,102 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $293,102 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $288,120 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $283,755 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $271,757 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $265,838 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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