As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Ainsworth, IA is $240,698, equivalent to $116 per hour, $4,629 weekly, or $20,058 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 Ainsworth, IA vary widely, spanning from $207,432 to $301,102. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($223,285) and 75th percentile ($272,315), while top earners (90th percentile) make $301,102 per year. This $49,030 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, Ainsworth Project Controller often earn 1.0% lower than national averages. 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 $207,432 Ainsworth, IA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $223,285 Ainsworth, IA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $240,698 Ainsworth, IA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $272,315 Ainsworth, IA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $301,102 Ainsworth, IA April 01, 2026
25% $223,285 10% $207,432 90% $301,102 75% $272,315 $240,698 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 Ainsworth, IA. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $223,285 to $272,315 with the average base salary of $240,698. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $242,786 to $377,747 with the average total cash compensation of $301,247.

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About Ainsworth, Iowa    Ainsworth is a city in Washington County, Iowa, United States. It is a part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 5....More

Ainsworth, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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