As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Appleton, WI is $245,462, equivalent to $118 per hour, $4,720 weekly, or $20,455 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 Appleton, WI vary widely, spanning from $208,790 to $304,229. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($226,267) and 75th percentile ($276,223), while top earners (90th percentile) make $304,229 per year. This $49,956 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, Appleton Project Controller often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Appleton currently ranks 489 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 $208,790 Appleton, WI January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $226,267 Appleton, WI January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $245,462 Appleton, WI January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $276,223 Appleton, WI January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $304,229 Appleton, WI January 01, 2026
25% $226,267 10% $208,790 90% $304,229 75% $276,223 $245,462 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 Appleton, WI. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $226,267 to $276,223 with the average base salary of $245,462. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $251,218 to $395,391 with the average total cash compensation of $311,569.

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About Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

Appleton, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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