As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Akin, IL is $238,790, equivalent to $115 per hour, $4,592 weekly, or $19,899 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 Akin, IL vary widely, spanning from $203,114 to $295,959. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($220,116) and 75th percentile ($268,714), while top earners (90th percentile) make $295,959 per year. This $48,598 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, Akin Project Controller often earn 7.7% 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 $203,114 Akin, IL January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $220,116 Akin, IL January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $238,790 Akin, IL January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $268,714 Akin, IL January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $295,959 Akin, IL January 01, 2026
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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 Akin, IL. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $220,116 to $268,714 with the average base salary of $238,790. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $244,389 to $384,643 with the average total cash compensation of $303,099.

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About Akin, Illinois    Akin is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. Akin is 10 miles (16 km) east of Benton. Akin had a post office, whic....More

Akin, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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