As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Ohio is $247,035, equivalent to $119 per hour, $4,751 weekly, or $20,586 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 Ohio vary widely, spanning from $210,128 to $306,179. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($227,717) and 75th percentile ($277,993), while top earners (90th percentile) make $306,179 per year. This $50,276 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, Ohio Project Controller often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 71 companies. However, Ohio currently ranks 28 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 $210,128 OH January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $227,717 OH January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $247,035 OH January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $277,993 OH January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $306,179 OH January 01, 2026
25% $227,717 10% $210,128 90% $306,179 75% $277,993 $247,035 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 Chillicothe, OH Avg. Salary $244,546 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, OH Avg. Salary $260,830 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Portsmouth, OH Avg. Salary $242,216 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, OH Avg. Salary $240,609 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ada, OH Avg. Salary $247,840 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, OH Avg. Salary $248,403 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Addyston, OH Avg. Salary $260,133 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adelphi, OH Avg. Salary $243,903 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adena, OH Avg. Salary $250,358 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akron, OH Avg. Salary $255,098 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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