As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Silver Spring, MD is $280,905, equivalent to $135 per hour, $5,402 weekly, or $23,409 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 Silver Spring, MD vary widely, spanning from $238,938 to $348,157. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($258,938) and 75th percentile ($316,108), while top earners (90th percentile) make $348,157 per year. This $57,170 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, Silver Spring Project Controller often earn 7.4% higher than national averages. However, Silver Spring currently ranks 85 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 $238,938 Silver Spring, MD January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $258,938 Silver Spring, MD January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $280,905 Silver Spring, MD January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $316,108 Silver Spring, MD January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $348,157 Silver Spring, MD January 01, 2026
25% $258,938 10% $238,938 90% $348,157 75% $316,108 $280,905 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 Silver Spring, MD. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $258,938 to $316,108 with the average base salary of $280,905. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $287,492 to $452,482 with the average total cash compensation of $356,557.

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About Silver Spring, Maryland    Silver Spring is an unincorporated community, large village, suburb of Washington, D.C., and census-designated place located inside the Capital Beltwa....More

Silver Spring, Maryland  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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