As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Pennsylvania is $252,566, equivalent to $121 per hour, $4,857 weekly, or $21,047 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 Pennsylvania vary widely, spanning from $214,832 to $313,034. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($232,815) and 75th percentile ($284,217), while top earners (90th percentile) make $313,034 per year. This $51,402 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, Pennsylvania Project Controller often earn 0.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 71 companies. However, Pennsylvania currently ranks 19 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 $214,832 PA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $232,815 PA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $252,566 PA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $284,217 PA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $313,034 PA January 01, 2026
25% $232,815 10% $214,832 90% $313,034 75% $284,217 $252,566 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 Stroudsburg, PA Avg. Salary $270,257 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aaronsburg, PA Avg. Salary $259,705 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abbottstown, PA Avg. Salary $258,071 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abington, PA Avg. Salary $279,711 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ackermanville, PA Avg. Salary $280,461 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acme, PA Avg. Salary $246,849 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acosta, PA Avg. Salary $236,967 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adah, PA Avg. Salary $259,142 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adamsburg, PA Avg. Salary $259,678 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, PA Avg. Salary $264,311 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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