As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Saint Petersburg, FL is $240,824, equivalent to $116 per hour, $4,631 weekly, or $20,069 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Project Controller in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Project Controller in Saint Petersburg, FL vary widely, spanning from $206,273 to $298,671. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($222,739) and 75th percentile ($271,104), while top earners (90th percentile) make $298,671 per year. This $48,365 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, Saint Petersburg Project Controller often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Saint Petersburg currently ranks 567 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 $206,273 Saint Petersburg, FL May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $222,739 Saint Petersburg, FL May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $240,824 Saint Petersburg, FL May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $271,104 Saint Petersburg, FL May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $298,671 Saint Petersburg, FL May 01, 2026
25% $222,739 10% $206,273 90% $298,671 75% $271,104 $240,824 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Project Controller jobs in Saint Petersburg, Florida

Project Controller Associate

LanceSoft - Melbourne, FL

Search More Project Controller Jobs in Saint Petersburg, Florida

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

See user submitted job responsibilities for Project Controller.

Job Openings for Project Controller in Saint Petersburg, FL

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Project Controller, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
222739
271104
240824

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
249697
388477
307551
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Project Controller in Saint Petersburg, FL. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $222,739 to $271,104 with the average base salary of $240,824. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $249,697 to $388,477 with the average total cash compensation of $307,551.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

222739
271104

 

About Saint Petersburg, Florida    St. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. As of the 2015 census estimate, the population was 257,083, making it the fifth-m....More

Saint Petersburg, Florida  area prices were up 1.1% from a year ago

Project Controller Salary in popular cities: JacksonvilleMiamiTampa

Skills associated with Project Controller: Forecasting, Create, Reporting

Jobs with a similar salary range to Project Controller : Account Controller, Commercial Contractor, Controllers