As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Phoenix, AZ is $250,613, equivalent to $120 per hour, $4,819 weekly, or $20,884 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 Phoenix, AZ vary widely, spanning from $213,171 to $310,612. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($231,014) and 75th percentile ($282,019), while top earners (90th percentile) make $310,612 per year. This $51,005 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, Phoenix Project Controller often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Phoenix currently ranks 394 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 $213,171 Phoenix, AZ January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $231,014 Phoenix, AZ January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $250,613 Phoenix, AZ January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $282,019 Phoenix, AZ January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $310,612 Phoenix, AZ January 01, 2026
25% $231,014 10% $213,171 90% $310,612 75% $282,019 $250,613 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Project Controller in Phoenix, AZ. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $231,014 to $282,019 with the average base salary of $250,613. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $256,489 to $403,687 with the average total cash compensation of $318,106.

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About Phoenix, Arizona    Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to ....More

Phoenix, Arizona  area prices were up 2.2% from a year ago

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