As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Troy, NY is $257,361, equivalent to $124 per hour, $4,949 weekly, or $21,447 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 Troy, NY vary widely, spanning from $218,911 to $318,977. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($237,235) and 75th percentile ($289,613), while top earners (90th percentile) make $318,977 per year. This $52,378 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, Troy Project Controller often earn 4.6% higher than national averages. However, Troy currently ranks 309 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 $218,911 Troy, NY January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $237,235 Troy, NY January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $257,361 Troy, NY January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $289,613 Troy, NY January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $318,977 Troy, NY January 01, 2026
25% $237,235 10% $218,911 90% $318,977 75% $289,613 $257,361 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 Troy, NY. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $237,235 to $289,613 with the average base salary of $257,361. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $263,396 to $414,558 with the average total cash compensation of $326,672.

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About Troy, New York    Troy is a city in the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Rensselaer County. The city is located on the western edge of Rensselaer County and on th....More

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