As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Madison, WI is $249,953, equivalent to $120 per hour, $4,807 weekly, or $20,829 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 Madison, WI vary widely, spanning from $212,610 to $309,795. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($230,406) and 75th percentile ($281,276), while top earners (90th percentile) make $309,795 per year. This $50,870 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, Madison Project Controller often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Madison currently ranks 409 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 $212,610 Madison, WI January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $230,406 Madison, WI January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $249,953 Madison, WI January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $281,276 Madison, WI January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $309,795 Madison, WI January 01, 2026
25% $230,406 10% $212,610 90% $309,795 75% $281,276 $249,953 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 Madison, WI. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $230,406 to $281,276 with the average base salary of $249,953. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $255,814 to $402,624 with the average total cash compensation of $317,269.

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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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