As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Louisiana is $241,225, equivalent to $116 per hour, $4,639 weekly, or $20,102 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 Louisiana vary widely, spanning from $205,186 to $298,978. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($222,361) and 75th percentile ($271,455), while top earners (90th percentile) make $298,978 per year. This $49,094 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, Louisiana Project Controller often earn 4.9% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 71 companies. However, Louisiana currently ranks 35 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 $205,186 LA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $222,361 LA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $241,225 LA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $271,455 LA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $298,978 LA January 01, 2026
25% $222,361 10% $205,186 90% $298,978 75% $271,455 $241,225 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 Abbeville, LA Avg. Salary $240,636 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $253,116 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $232,467 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $254,375 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $232,467 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $252,956 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $252,233 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $234,610 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $254,696 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $252,233 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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