As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Alexandria, LA is $222,399, equivalent to $107 per hour, $4,277 weekly, or $18,533 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 Alexandria, LA vary widely, spanning from $190,708 to $277,448. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($205,811) and 75th percentile ($251,214), while top earners (90th percentile) make $277,448 per year. This $45,403 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, Alexandria Project Controller often earn 7.9% lower than national averages. However, Alexandria currently ranks 785 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 $190,708 Alexandria, LA March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $205,811 Alexandria, LA March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $222,399 Alexandria, LA March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $251,214 Alexandria, LA March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $277,448 Alexandria, LA March 01, 2026
25% $205,811 10% $190,708 90% $277,448 75% $251,214 $222,399 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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About Alexandria, Louisiana    Alexandria is the ninth-largest city in the state of Louisiana and is the parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. It lies on the sout....More

Alexandria, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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