As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Louisiana is $241,774, equivalent to $116 per hour, $4,650 weekly, or $20,148 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 Louisiana vary widely, spanning from $206,658 to $299,781. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($223,393) and 75th percentile ($272,137), while top earners (90th percentile) make $299,781 per year. This $48,744 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 $206,658 LA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $223,393 LA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $241,774 LA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $272,137 LA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $299,781 LA August 01, 2026
25% $223,393 10% $206,658 90% $299,781 75% $272,137 $241,774 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbeville, LA Avg. Salary $241,269 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $246,382 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $238,639 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $254,591 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $237,358 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $249,085 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $247,975 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $234,856 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $255,125 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $243,551 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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