As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Virginia is $255,657, equivalent to $123 per hour, $4,916 weekly, or $21,305 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 Virginia vary widely, spanning from $219,227 to $318,938. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($236,588) and 75th percentile ($288,781), while top earners (90th percentile) make $318,938 per year. This $52,193 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, Virginia Project Controller often earn 0.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 71 companies. However, Virginia currently ranks 18 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 $219,227 VA March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $236,588 VA March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $255,657 VA March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $288,781 VA March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $318,938 VA March 01, 2026
25% $236,588 10% $219,227 90% $318,938 75% $288,781 $255,657 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Project Controller jobs in Virginia

Project Controller

ABB - Richmond, VA

Project Controller

ABB Inc. - Richmond, VA

Project Controller

The Lane Construction Corporation - Norfolk, VA

Project Controller - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean - Tysons Corner, VA

Search More Project Controller Jobs in Virginia

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.

Select a city to view specific salary and bonus information for Project Controller

Loading results...
Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Annandale, VA Avg. Salary $291,945 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $255,821 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $230,086 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $247,990 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $247,357 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $236,836 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $254,239 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $290,626 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $291,945 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $238,339 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Job Openings for Project Controller in Virginia

Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    Financial Control Director


    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Project Controller


    Bachelor's Degree

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