As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Indianapolis, IN is $246,710, equivalent to $119 per hour, $4,744 weekly, or $20,559 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 Indianapolis, IN vary widely, spanning from $207,858 to $303,279. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($226,373) and 75th percentile ($276,320), while top earners (90th percentile) make $303,279 per year. This $49,947 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, Indianapolis Project Controller often earn 0.3% lower than national averages. However, Indianapolis currently ranks 459 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 $207,858 Indianapolis, IN May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $226,373 Indianapolis, IN May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $246,710 Indianapolis, IN May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $276,320 Indianapolis, IN May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $303,279 Indianapolis, IN May 18, 2021
25% $226,373 10% $207,858 90% $303,279 75% $276,320 $246,710 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....

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/17/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

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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 Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $226,373 to $276,320 with the average base salary of $246,710. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $251,366 to $395,628 with the average total cash compensation of $311,750.

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About Indianapolis, Indiana    Indianapolis is in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States, in central Indiana. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Indiana....More

Indianapolis, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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