As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Providence, RI is $263,096, equivalent to $126 per hour, $5,060 weekly, or $21,925 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 Providence, RI vary widely, spanning from $225,606 to $328,218. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($243,472) and 75th percentile ($297,183), while top earners (90th percentile) make $328,218 per year. This $53,711 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, Providence Project Controller often earn 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Providence currently ranks 257 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 $225,606 Providence, RI March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $243,472 Providence, RI March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $263,096 Providence, RI March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $297,183 Providence, RI March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $328,218 Providence, RI March 01, 2026
25% $243,472 10% $225,606 90% $328,218 75% $297,183 $263,096 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 Providence, RI. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $243,472 to $297,183 with the average base salary of $263,096. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $264,775 to $411,967 with the average total cash compensation of $328,532.

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About Providence, Rhode Island    The Providence city limits enclose a small geographical region with a total area of 20.5 square miles (53 km2); 18.5 square miles (48 km2) of it is la....More

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