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Senior project control analyst salary

Average senior project control analyst salary

$87,448

$42.04 hourly rate

Entry-level senior project control analyst salary
$66,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Senior Project Control Analyst Salary

The average salary for a Senior Project Control Analyst in the United States is $87,448 per year. This position requires a blend of analytical and management skills, focusing on project budgeting and operational efficiency.

How Much Does a Senior Project Control Analyst Make?

In addition to the base salary, many Senior Project Control Analysts receive bonuses and benefits, which can enhance their overall compensation package. Factors such as experience, location, and industry greatly influence earnings.

Where Can a Senior Project Control Analyst Earn More?

Top-paying states for this role include California, Texas, and New York. Industries such as oil and gas, construction, and defense often offer higher salaries due to the complexity and scale of projects.

Highest Paying Senior Project Control Analyst Jobs

  • Senior Project Control Analyst in the energy sector
  • Project Controls Manager in construction
  • Analyst roles in defense contracting

This diverse range of opportunities makes the role appealing to those with a background in project management and financial analysis, as well as a desire for career advancement.

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Senior project control analyst salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for a senior project control analyst typically falls between $87,448 and $114,294.
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$114,294yearly
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$96,965yearly

Average senior project control analyst salary by state

The average senior project control analyst salary in Washington, Alaska, and Texas are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average senior project control analyst salary states are Mississippi, Nevada, and Wyoming.

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Highest paying states for senior project control analysts

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Texas$106,558$51.23
2Georgia$86,775$41.72
3Massachusetts$98,671$47.44
4Ohio$84,511$40.63
5Alaska$108,643$52.23
6District of Columbia$95,552$45.94
7Washington$109,025$52.42
8Alabama$86,571$41.62
9Iowa$87,873$42.25
10New York$98,397$47.31
11Virginia$91,685$44.08
12Michigan$83,939$40.36
13Maryland$95,824$46.07
14Oregon$96,878$46.58
15Rhode Island$91,257$43.87
16California$98,354$47.29
17North Carolina$87,673$42.15
18New Jersey$93,591$45.00
19South Dakota$82,506$39.67
20Tennessee$78,792$37.88
21South Carolina$81,741$39.30
22Colorado$89,216$42.89
23Minnesota$81,025$38.95
24Missouri$81,387$39.13
25Louisiana$82,498$39.66
26Delaware$79,492$38.22
27Pennsylvania$83,808$40.29
28Oklahoma$80,556$38.73
29Maine$81,463$39.16
30Illinois$86,281$41.48
31Indiana$78,004$37.50
32Kansas$77,946$37.47
33New Hampshire$77,159$37.10
34Wisconsin$76,865$36.95
35Kentucky$77,524$37.27
36Nebraska$76,495$36.78
37Idaho$75,124$36.12
38Nevada$70,909$34.09
39Hawaii$76,758$36.90
40Arizona$77,143$37.09
41West Virginia$72,777$34.99
42Connecticut$79,072$38.02
43Florida$76,341$36.70
44Mississippi$71,431$34.34
45New Mexico$66,745$32.09
46North Dakota$65,740$31.61
47Vermont$76,758$36.90
48Wyoming$70,806$34.04
49Arkansas$66,568$32.00
50Utah$71,758$34.50
51Montana$72,239$34.73
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Highest paying cities for senior project control analysts

The highest-paying cities for senior project control analysts are Houston, TX, San Francisco, CA, and Hicksville, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Houston, TX$107,757$51.81
2San Francisco, CA$104,783$50.38
3Hicksville, NY$98,709$47.46
4Lexington, MA$98,696$47.45
5Hillsboro, OR$96,892$46.58
6Baltimore, MD$95,881$46.10
7Virginia Beach, VA$92,030$44.25
8Colorado Springs, CO$89,315$42.94
9Iowa City, IA$88,032$42.32
10Atlanta, GA$86,706$41.69
11Lenexa, KS$77,918$37.46
12Phoenix, AZ$77,141$37.09

Senior project control analyst salary details

A senior project control analyst's salary ranges from $66,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $115,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a senior project control analyst's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$115,000$9,583$55
75th Percentile$101,000$8,417$49
Average$87,448$7,287$42
25th Percentile$75,000$6,250$36
10th Percentile$66,000$5,500$32

Highest paying senior project control analyst jobs

The highest paying types of senior project control analysts are controls project manager, project controls engineer, and project controls specialist.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Accounting Supervisor$68,923$5,744$33.1456,377
Tax Accountant$62,142$5,178$29.8857,919
Accountant$54,890$4,574$26.3960,073
Staff Accountant$54,216$4,518$26.07115,930
Accountant Internship$33,484$2,790$16.1082,924
Certified Public Accountant$76,693$6,391$36.8778,792

Top companies hiring senior project control analysts now:

  1. Portland General Electric jobs (4)
  2. Intel jobs (10)
  3. Creative Financial Staffing jobs (2)
  4. The Aerospace Corporation jobs (4)
  5. SAIC jobs (31)

Which companies pay senior project control analysts the most?

Senior project control analyst salaries at Brookhaven National Laboratory and Portland General Electric are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average senior project control analyst salary at companies like Intel and Pacific Gas and Electric are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Brookhaven National Laboratory$109,645$52.71
2Portland General Electric$101,789$48.94
3Intel$96,573$46.43
4Pacific Gas and Electric$95,105$45.72
5Dexcom$91,638$44.06
6Creative Financial Staffing$91,401$43.94
7San Diego International Airport$91,378$43.93
8The Aerospace Corporation$91,252$43.87
9IDR$90,482$43.50
10Zenetex$90,044$43.29
11Power International Holding$89,199$42.88
12Ball$87,859$42.24
13WorleyParsons$87,535$42.08
14MODEC International, Inc.$87,332$41.99
15ENGIE North America$87,332$41.99
16California State Association of Counties$87,322$41.98
17Brava$87,285$41.96
18System One$86,839$41.75
19National Grid plc$85,455$41.08
20Matrix Service Company$84,463$40.61

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Senior Project Control Analyst salary by industry

The average senior project control analyst salary varies across industries:

  • The average senior project control analyst salary in the utilities industry is $90,342, the highest of any industry.
  • The average senior project control analyst salary in the finance industry is $90,030.
  • Senior project control analysts in the real estate industry earn an average salary of $60,155, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for senior project control analysts

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Utilities$90,342$43.43
2Energy$90,030$43.28
3Technology$89,810$43.18
4Professional$88,163$42.39
5Construction$84,111$40.44
6Health Care$73,686$35.43
7Real Estate$60,155$28.92

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Senior project control analyst salary trends

The average senior project control analyst salary has risen by $9,148 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average senior project control analyst earned $78,300 annually, but today, they earn $87,448 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for senior project control analysts over the last decade.

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Average senior project control analyst salary over time

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Senior project control analyst salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$87,400$42.04+2.7%
2024$85,100$40.89+1.9%
2023$83,400$40.10+1.4%
2022$82,300$39.54+1.4%
2021$81,100$39.01+0.0%

Recently added senior project control analyst salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
PG&E CorporationSenior Project Controls AnalystOakland, CA06/27/2025$123,636
Lawrence Livermore National LaboratoryProject Controls Analyst-Mid/SeniorLivermore, CA06/14/2025$133,950
Ampirical, Cybirical, and Gridintel CareersSR. Project Controls AnalystSan Ramon, CA06/12/2025$90,000
Ampirical SolutionsSR. Project Controls AnalystSan Ramon, CA06/11/2025$90,000
PG&E CorporationSenior Project Controls AnalystFresno, CA05/14/2025$123,636
Turner & TownsendSenior Project Controls Analyst-Data Center ConstructionBoston, MA05/10/2025$120,000
Turner & TownsendSenior Project Controls Analyst-Data Center ConstructionTampa, FL05/10/2025$120,000
Turner & TownsendSenior Project Controls Analyst-Data Center ConstructionHerndon, VA05/10/2025$120,000
Turner & TownsendSenior Project Controls Analyst-Data Center ConstructionNew York, NY05/10/2025$120,000
InvenergySenior Analyst, Project Controls Cost & SchedulingChicago, IL04/28/2025$80,000

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