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Engineering Project Controls Management - Director Salary in the United States

How much does an Engineering Project Controls Management - Director make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Engineering Project Controls Management - Director in the United States is $196,390 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $94.

However, an Engineering Project Controls Management - Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $234,599
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $178,590 to $216,390
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $162,384
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Engineering Project Controls Management - Director Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $216,390 $18,033 $4,161 $104
Average $196,390 $16,366 $3,777 $94
25th Percentile $178,590 $14,883 $3,434 $86
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Key Factors That Influence Engineering Project Controls Management - Director Salaries

An Engineering Project Controls Management - Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Engineering Project Controls Management - Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Engineering Project Controls Management - Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Team Lead (3-5 years): $117,058
  • Engineering Program/Project Management - Manager (5+ years): $150,483
  • Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Manager (5+ years): $172,260
  • Engineering Project Controls Management - Director (5+ years): $196,363
  • Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Director (5+ years): $219,548
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Team Lead3-5 years$117,058
Engineering Program/Project Management - Manager5+ years$150,483
Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Manager5+ years$172,260
Engineering Project Controls Management - Director5+ years$196,363
Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Director5+ years$219,548
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How Do Engineering Project Controls Management - Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Engineering Project Controls Management - Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $217,490.
  • California: $216,590.
  • Massachusetts: $213,790.

Top Paying Cities for Engineering Project Controls Management - Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $247,690
  • San Francisco: $244,990
  • Oakland: $239,790

Engineering Project Controls Management - Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Engineering Project Controls Management - Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $219,661. While startup companies pay approximate $185,767.

Engineering Project Controls Management - Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$185,767
Growth Stage51~500$196,478
Established501~5000$212,124
Enterprise5000+$219,661

Engineering Project Controls Management - Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Engineering Project Controls Management - Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Engineering Project Controls Management - Director positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Engineering Project Controls Management - Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Engineering Project Controls Management - Director

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$245,488$118.025%
Energy & Utilities$225,848$109.015%
Aerospace & Defense$216,029$104.010%
Biotechnology$216,029$104.010%
Financial Services$216,029$104.010%

Engineering Project Controls Management - Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Engineering Project Controls Management - Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$178,590
Average $196,390/year
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Average $16,366/month
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Average $3,777/week
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Average $94/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $216,390 $18,033 $4,161 $104
Average $196,390 $16,366 $3,777 $94
25th Percentile $178,590 $14,883 $3,434 $86

Engineering Project Controls Management - Director Salary Growth & Career Path

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Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Director

For an Engineering Project Controls Management - Director, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Director role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $219,600 - a projected growth of 12% over your current level.

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