As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Iowa is $242,798, equivalent to $117 per hour, $4,669 weekly, or $20,233 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 Iowa vary widely, spanning from $206,524 to $300,927. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($223,811) and 75th percentile ($273,225), while top earners (90th percentile) make $300,927 per year. This $49,414 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, Iowa Project Controller often earn 4.3% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 71 companies. However, Iowa currently ranks 33 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 $206,524 IA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $223,811 IA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $242,798 IA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $273,225 IA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $300,927 IA January 01, 2026
25% $223,811 10% $206,524 90% $300,927 75% $273,225 $242,798 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 Ackley, IA Avg. Salary $247,439 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ackworth, IA Avg. Salary $261,553 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adair, IA Avg. Salary $260,267 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adel, IA Avg. Salary $260,910 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Afton, IA Avg. Salary $260,267 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Agency, IA Avg. Salary $257,053 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ainsworth, IA Avg. Salary $253,839 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akron, IA Avg. Salary $238,467 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albert City, IA Avg. Salary $238,306 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albia, IA Avg. Salary $260,267 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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