As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Trenton, NJ is $274,677, equivalent to $132 per hour, $5,282 weekly, or $22,890 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 Trenton, NJ vary widely, spanning from $231,421 to $337,659. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($252,035) and 75th percentile ($307,644), while top earners (90th percentile) make $337,659 per year. This $55,609 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, Trenton Project Controller often earn 1.2% higher than national averages. However, Trenton currently ranks 132 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 $231,421 Trenton, NJ May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $252,035 Trenton, NJ May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $274,677 Trenton, NJ May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $307,644 Trenton, NJ May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $337,659 Trenton, NJ May 18, 2021
25% $252,035 10% $231,421 90% $337,659 75% $307,644 $274,677 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....

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/17/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

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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 Trenton, NJ. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $252,035 to $307,644 with the average base salary of $274,677. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $279,860 to $440,477 with the average total cash compensation of $347,090.

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About Trenton, New Jersey    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 8.155 square miles (21.122 km2), including 7.648 square miles (19.809 km2) ....More

Trenton, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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