As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Paramus, NJ is $290,090, equivalent to $139 per hour, $5,579 weekly, or $24,174 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 Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $246,750 to $359,540. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($267,404) and 75th percentile ($326,443), while top earners (90th percentile) make $359,540 per year. This $59,039 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, Paramus Project Controller often earn 5.5% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 18 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 $246,750 Paramus, NJ January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $267,404 Paramus, NJ January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $290,090 Paramus, NJ January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $326,443 Paramus, NJ January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $359,540 Paramus, NJ January 01, 2026
25% $267,404 10% $246,750 90% $359,540 75% $326,443 $290,090 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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    Bachelor's Degree

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    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Paramus, NJ. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $267,404 to $326,443 with the average base salary of $290,090. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $296,892 to $467,276 with the average total cash compensation of $368,215.

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About Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

Paramus, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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