As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in El Paso, TX is $220,929, equivalent to $106 per hour, $4,249 weekly, or $18,411 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 El Paso, TX vary widely, spanning from $187,922 to $273,822. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($203,652) and 75th percentile ($248,615), while top earners (90th percentile) make $273,822 per year. This $44,963 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, El Paso Project Controller often earn 10.7% lower than national averages. However, El Paso currently ranks 789 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 $187,922 El Paso, TX January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $203,652 El Paso, TX January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $220,929 El Paso, TX January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $248,615 El Paso, TX January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $273,822 El Paso, TX January 01, 2026
25% $203,652 10% $187,922 90% $273,822 75% $248,615 $220,929 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Project Controller in El Paso, TX. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $203,652 to $248,615 with the average base salary of $220,929. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $226,109 to $355,872 with the average total cash compensation of $280,428.

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About El Paso, Texas    El Paso is located at the intersection of three states (Texas, New Mexico, and Chihuahua) and two countries (the U.S. and Mexico). It is the only majo....More

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