As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Texas is $247,635, equivalent to $119 per hour, $4,762 weekly, or $20,636 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $212,348 to $308,930. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($229,164) and 75th percentile ($279,719), while top earners (90th percentile) make $308,930 per year. This $50,555 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, Texas Project Controller often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 71 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 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 $212,348 TX March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $229,164 TX March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $247,635 TX March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $279,719 TX March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $308,930 TX March 01, 2026
25% $229,164 10% $212,348 90% $308,930 75% $279,719 $247,635 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 Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $234,278 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $234,410 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $234,990 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $252,314 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $233,276 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $260,382 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $244,825 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $237,706 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $233,276 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $245,379 Date Updated March 01, 2026
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