As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Dallas, TX is $250,859, equivalent to $121 per hour, $4,824 weekly, or $20,905 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Project Controller in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Project Controller in Dallas, TX vary widely, spanning from $214,868 to $311,116. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($232,020) and 75th percentile ($282,400), while top earners (90th percentile) make $311,116 per year. This $50,380 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, Dallas Project Controller often earn 1.2% lower than national averages. However, Dallas currently ranks 393 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 $214,868 Dallas, TX May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $232,020 Dallas, TX May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $250,859 Dallas, TX May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $282,400 Dallas, TX May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $311,116 Dallas, TX May 01, 2026
25% $232,020 10% $214,868 90% $311,116 75% $282,400 $250,859 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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