As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Wheeling, WV is $245,488, equivalent to $118 per hour, $4,721 weekly, or $20,457 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 Wheeling, WV vary widely, spanning from $208,811 to $304,260. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($226,290) and 75th percentile ($276,252), while top earners (90th percentile) make $304,260 per year. This $49,962 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, Wheeling Project Controller often earn 7.5% lower than national averages. However, Wheeling currently ranks 488 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 $208,811 Wheeling, WV January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $226,290 Wheeling, WV January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $245,488 Wheeling, WV January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $276,252 Wheeling, WV January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $304,260 Wheeling, WV January 01, 2026
25% $226,290 10% $208,811 90% $304,260 75% $276,252 $245,488 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 Wheeling, WV. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $226,290 to $276,252 with the average base salary of $245,488. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $251,244 to $395,432 with the average total cash compensation of $311,601.

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About Wheeling, West Virginia    Wheeling is a city in Ohio and Marshall counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located almost entirely in Ohio County, of which it is the count....More

Wheeling, West Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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