As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Tucson, AZ is $240,667, equivalent to $116 per hour, $4,628 weekly, or $20,056 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 Tucson, AZ vary widely, spanning from $204,711 to $298,286. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($221,847) and 75th percentile ($270,827), while top earners (90th percentile) make $298,286 per year. This $48,980 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, Tucson Project Controller often earn 2.6% lower than national averages. However, Tucson currently ranks 566 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 $204,711 Tucson, AZ January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $221,847 Tucson, AZ January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $240,667 Tucson, AZ January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $270,827 Tucson, AZ January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $298,286 Tucson, AZ January 01, 2026
25% $221,847 10% $204,711 90% $298,286 75% $270,827 $240,667 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 Tucson, AZ. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $221,847 to $270,827 with the average base salary of $240,667. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $246,311 to $387,667 with the average total cash compensation of $305,482.

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About Tucson, Arizona    Tucson (/ˈtuːsɒn, tuːˈsɒn/) is a city and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, and home to the University of Arizona. The 2010 Unit....More

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