As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Jackson, MS is $225,572, equivalent to $108 per hour, $4,338 weekly, or $18,798 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 Jackson, MS vary widely, spanning from $191,871 to $279,576. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($207,931) and 75th percentile ($253,840), while top earners (90th percentile) make $279,576 per year. This $45,909 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, Jackson Project Controller often earn 0.3% lower than national averages. However, Jackson currently ranks 762 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 $191,871 Jackson, MS January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $207,931 Jackson, MS January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $225,572 Jackson, MS January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $253,840 Jackson, MS January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $279,576 Jackson, MS January 01, 2026
25% $207,931 10% $191,871 90% $279,576 75% $253,840 $225,572 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 Jackson, MS. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $207,931 to $253,840 with the average base salary of $225,572. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $230,861 to $363,351 with the average total cash compensation of $286,321.

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About Jackson, Mississippi    Jackson is located primarily in northeastern Hinds County, with small portions in Madison and Rankin counties. The Pearl River forms most of the easte....More

Jackson, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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