As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Minneapolis, MN is $265,711, equivalent to $128 per hour, $5,110 weekly, or $22,143 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 Minneapolis, MN vary widely, spanning from $227,848 to $331,480. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($245,892) and 75th percentile ($300,137), while top earners (90th percentile) make $331,480 per year. This $54,245 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, Minneapolis Project Controller often earn 2.3% higher than national averages. However, Minneapolis currently ranks 230 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 $227,848 Minneapolis, MN March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $245,892 Minneapolis, MN March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $265,711 Minneapolis, MN March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $300,137 Minneapolis, MN March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $331,480 Minneapolis, MN March 01, 2026
25% $245,892 10% $227,848 90% $331,480 75% $300,137 $265,711 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 Minneapolis, MN. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $245,892 to $300,137 with the average base salary of $265,711. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $267,407 to $416,062 with the average total cash compensation of $331,797.

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