As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Allentown, PA is $253,903, equivalent to $122 per hour, $4,883 weekly, or $21,159 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 Allentown, PA vary widely, spanning from $218,812 to $317,621. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($235,535) and 75th percentile ($287,256), while top earners (90th percentile) make $317,621 per year. This $51,721 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, Allentown Project Controller often earn 0.4% lower than national averages. However, Allentown currently ranks 349 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 $218,812 Allentown, PA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $235,535 Allentown, PA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $253,903 Allentown, PA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $287,256 Allentown, PA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $317,621 Allentown, PA April 01, 2026
25% $235,535 10% $218,812 90% $317,621 75% $287,256 $253,903 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 Allentown, Pennsylvania    Allentown (Pennsylvania Dutch: Allenschteddel) is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is Pennsylvania's third most populo....More

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