Senior Project Controls Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Senior Project Controls Engineer make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Project Controls Engineer in the United States is $184,670 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $89.

However, a Senior Project Controls Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $220,585
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $170,221 to $203,469
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $157,066
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Senior Project Controls Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $203,469 $16,956 $3,913 $98
Average $184,670 $15,389 $3,551 $89
25th Percentile $170,221 $14,185 $3,273 $82
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Key Factors That Influence Senior Project Controls Engineer Salaries

A Senior Project Controls Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Senior Project Controls Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Project Controls Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $135,548
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $159,724
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,418
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $156,272
  • Expert (over 8 years): $183,287
Levels Salary
Cost Engi... Level Senior Project Controls Engineer$135,548
Cost Engi... Level Senior Project Controls Engineer$159,724
Project C... Level Senior Project Controls Engineer$119,418
Project C... Level Senior Project Controls Engineer$156,272
Senior Pr... Level Senior Project Controls Engineer$183,287
$135,548 0 yr
$159,724 < 2 yrs
$119,418 2-4 yrs
$156,272 5-8 yrs
$183,287 > 8 yrs
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How Do Senior Project Controls Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Senior Project Controls Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $204,467.
  • California: $203,691.
  • Massachusetts: $200,976.

Top Paying Cities for Senior Project Controls Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $232,924
  • San Francisco: $230,634
  • Oakland: $225,519

What Skills Can Increase a Senior Project Controls Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 7.54% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Accounting (Mentioned in 1.65% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.05% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Scheduling 7.54%
Accounting 1.65%
Microsoft Office 1.05%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Senior Project Controls Engineer's salary.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Project Delivery: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coaching
 $195,750
6%
Teamwork
 $195,750
6%
Project Delivery
 $195,750
6%
Forecasting
 $193,904
5%
Program Management
 $192,057
4%
Analytical Skills
 $192,057
4%
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How Education impacts a Senior Project Controls Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Senior Project Controls Engineers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Senior Project Controls Engineer with a Associate's Degree is between $176,634 and $190,863).

Senior Project Controls Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Senior Project Controls Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.2%
High School 2.4%
Associates 7.1%
Bachelors 37.6%
Masters 49.4%
Doctorate 2.4%
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Senior Project Controls Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Project Controls Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$170,221
Average $184,670/year
$203,469
$14,185
Average $15,389/month
$16,956
$3,273
Average $3,551/week
$3,913
$82
Average $89/hour
$98
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $203,469 $16,956 $3,913 $98
Average $184,670 $15,389 $3,551 $89
25th Percentile $170,221 $14,185 $3,273 $82

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Salary Trends for Senior Project Controls Engineer

Salaries for a Senior Project Controls Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $155,348 in 2023 to around $152,339 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Project Controls Engineer salary trends, .

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