As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Independence, MO is $247,010, equivalent to $119 per hour, $4,750 weekly, or $20,584 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 Independence, MO vary widely, spanning from $210,106 to $306,147. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($227,693) and 75th percentile ($277,965), while top earners (90th percentile) make $306,147 per year. This $50,272 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, Independence Project Controller often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Independence currently ranks 456 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 $210,106 Independence, MO January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $227,693 Independence, MO January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $247,010 Independence, MO January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $277,965 Independence, MO January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $306,147 Independence, MO January 01, 2026
25% $227,693 10% $210,106 90% $306,147 75% $277,965 $247,010 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 Independence, MO. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $227,693 to $277,965 with the average base salary of $247,010. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $252,802 to $397,884 with the average total cash compensation of $313,533.

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About Independence, Missouri    Independence is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. It lies within Jackson County, of which it is the county seat. Independence is....More

Independence, Missouri  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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