As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Fargo, ND is $244,410, equivalent to $118 per hour, $4,700 weekly, or $20,368 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 Fargo, ND vary widely, spanning from $209,583 to $304,907. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($226,180) and 75th percentile ($276,077), while top earners (90th percentile) make $304,907 per year. This $49,897 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, Fargo Project Controller often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Fargo currently ranks 518 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 $209,583 Fargo, ND March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $226,180 Fargo, ND March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $244,410 Fargo, ND March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $276,077 Fargo, ND March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $304,907 Fargo, ND March 01, 2026
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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 Fargo, ND. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $226,180 to $276,077 with the average base salary of $244,410. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $245,970 to $382,708 with the average total cash compensation of $305,199.

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About Fargo, North Dakota    Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. ....More

Fargo, North Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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