As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Utah is $242,951, equivalent to $117 per hour, $4,672 weekly, or $20,246 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 Utah vary widely, spanning from $206,653 to $301,116. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($223,951) and 75th percentile ($273,397), while top earners (90th percentile) make $301,116 per year. This $49,446 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, Utah Project Controller often earn 4.2% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 71 companies. However, Utah currently ranks 32 nationwide 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 $206,653 UT January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $223,951 UT January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $242,951 UT January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $273,397 UT January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $301,116 UT January 01, 2026
25% $223,951 10% $206,653 90% $301,116 75% $273,397 $242,951 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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Location Lehi, UT Avg. Salary $248,322 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alpine, UT Avg. Salary $261,472 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Altamont, UT Avg. Salary $259,142 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alton, UT Avg. Salary $255,661 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Altonah, UT Avg. Salary $259,142 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location American Fork, UT Avg. Salary $249,019 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aneth, UT Avg. Salary $259,169 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Annabella, UT Avg. Salary $245,992 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Antimony, UT Avg. Salary $245,992 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aurora, UT Avg. Salary $245,992 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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