As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Scranton, PA is $241,885, equivalent to $116 per hour, $4,652 weekly, or $20,157 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 Scranton, PA vary widely, spanning from $205,747 to $299,795. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($222,969) and 75th percentile ($272,197), while top earners (90th percentile) make $299,795 per year. This $49,228 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, Scranton Project Controller often earn 4.2% lower than national averages. However, Scranton currently ranks 544 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 $205,747 Scranton, PA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $222,969 Scranton, PA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $241,885 Scranton, PA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $272,197 Scranton, PA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $299,795 Scranton, PA January 01, 2026
25% $222,969 10% $205,747 90% $299,795 75% $272,197 $241,885 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 Scranton, PA. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $222,969 to $272,197 with the average base salary of $241,885. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $247,557 to $389,629 with the average total cash compensation of $307,028.

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About Scranton, Pennsylvania    Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pe....More

Scranton, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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