How much does a Project Controller make in Pittsburgh, PA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Project Controller in Pittsburgh, PA is $257,166. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $218,333 to $299,087, with most professionals earning between $182,978 and $337,254.

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 $182,978 Pittsburgh,PA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $218,333 Pittsburgh,PA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $257,166 Pittsburgh,PA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $299,087 Pittsburgh,PA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $337,254 Pittsburgh,PA March 01, 2025
25% $218,333 10% $182,978 90% $337,254 75% $299,087 $257,166 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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299087
257166

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309233
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Project Controller in Pittsburgh, PA. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $218,333 to $299,087 with the average base salary of $257,166. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $249,319 to $392,463 with the average total cash compensation of $309,233.

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