As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Portland, ME is $255,630, equivalent to $123 per hour, $4,916 weekly, or $21,303 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 Portland, ME vary widely, spanning from $220,301 to $319,781. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($237,137) and 75th percentile ($289,209), while top earners (90th percentile) make $319,781 per year. This $52,072 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, Portland Project Controller often earn 3.2% higher than national averages. However, Portland currently ranks 326 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 $220,301 Portland, ME April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $237,137 Portland, ME April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $255,630 Portland, ME April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $289,209 Portland, ME April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $319,781 Portland, ME April 01, 2026
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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 Portland, ME. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $237,137 to $289,209 with the average base salary of $255,630. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $257,848 to $401,182 with the average total cash compensation of $319,936.

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About Portland, Maine    Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 67,067 as of 2017. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a m....More

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