As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Worcester, MA is $266,244, equivalent to $128 per hour, $5,120 weekly, or $22,187 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 Worcester, MA vary widely, spanning from $228,305 to $332,145. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($246,385) and 75th percentile ($300,739), while top earners (90th percentile) make $332,145 per year. This $54,354 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, Worcester Project Controller often earn 3.6% higher than national averages. However, Worcester currently ranks 216 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 $228,305 Worcester, MA March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $246,385 Worcester, MA March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $266,244 Worcester, MA March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $300,739 Worcester, MA March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $332,145 Worcester, MA March 01, 2026
25% $246,385 10% $228,305 90% $332,145 75% $300,739 $266,244 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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    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Worcester, MA. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $246,385 to $300,739 with the average base salary of $266,244. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $267,943 to $416,896 with the average total cash compensation of $332,463.

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About Worcester, Massachusetts    Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. ....More

Worcester, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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