As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Jackson, TN is $236,101, equivalent to $114 per hour, $4,540 weekly, or $19,675 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, TN vary widely, spanning from $203,470 to $295,352. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($219,021) and 75th percentile ($267,115), while top earners (90th percentile) make $295,352 per year. This $48,094 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 0.5% lower than national averages. However, Jackson currently ranks 651 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 $203,470 Jackson, TN April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $219,021 Jackson, TN April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $236,101 Jackson, TN April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $267,115 Jackson, TN April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $295,352 Jackson, TN April 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....

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/17/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

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    Bachelor's Degree

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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, TN. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $219,021 to $267,115 with the average base salary of $236,101. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $238,150 to $370,533 with the average total cash compensation of $295,494.

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About Jackson, Tennessee    Jackson is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Tennessee. Located 70 miles (110 km) east of Memphis, it is a regional center of trade for....More

Jackson, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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