As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Kansas City, MO is $247,529, equivalent to $119 per hour, $4,760 weekly, or $20,627 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 Kansas City, MO vary widely, spanning from $213,319 to $309,647. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($229,622) and 75th percentile ($280,044), while top earners (90th percentile) make $309,647 per year. This $50,422 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, Kansas City Project Controller often earn 2.6% lower than national averages. However, Kansas City currently ranks 446 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 $213,319 Kansas City, MO April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $229,622 Kansas City, MO April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $247,529 Kansas City, MO April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $280,044 Kansas City, MO April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $309,647 Kansas City, MO 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....

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About Kansas City, Missouri    Kansas City is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had an estimated population of 488,943 in....More

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

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