As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Alabama is $233,081, equivalent to $112 per hour, $4,482 weekly, or $19,423 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 Alabama vary widely, spanning from $198,259 to $288,884. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($214,854) and 75th percentile ($262,291), while top earners (90th percentile) make $288,884 per year. This $47,437 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, Alabama Project Controller often earn 8.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 71 companies. However, Alabama currently ranks 47 nationwide 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 $198,259 AL January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $214,854 AL January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $233,081 AL January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $262,291 AL January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $288,884 AL January 01, 2026
25% $214,854 10% $198,259 90% $288,884 75% $262,291 $233,081 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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Location Georgiana, AL Avg. Salary $235,628 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Tanner, AL Avg. Salary $251,161 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, AL Avg. Salary $228,611 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abernant, AL Avg. Salary $246,474 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, AL Avg. Salary $249,554 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Addison, AL Avg. Salary $244,439 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adger, AL Avg. Salary $246,769 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akron, AL Avg. Salary $245,591 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alabaster, AL Avg. Salary $248,135 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alberta, AL Avg. Salary $240,529 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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