As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Mississippi is $226,771, equivalent to $109 per hour, $4,361 weekly, or $18,898 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Project Controller in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Project Controller in Mississippi vary widely, spanning from $193,835 to $281,178. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($209,531) and 75th percentile ($255,250), while top earners (90th percentile) make $281,178 per year. This $45,719 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, Mississippi Project Controller often earn 10.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 71 companies. However, Mississippi currently ranks 51 nationwide 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 $193,835 MS August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $209,531 MS August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $226,771 MS August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $255,250 MS August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $281,178 MS August 01, 2026
25% $209,531 10% $193,835 90% $281,178 75% $255,250 $226,771 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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Olive Branch, MS Avg. Salary $248,326 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, MS Avg. Salary $236,331 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MS Avg. Salary $230,141 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ackerman, MS Avg. Salary $232,183 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Algoma, MS Avg. Salary $234,588 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alligator, MS Avg. Salary $231,481 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amory, MS Avg. Salary $231,267 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Anguilla, MS Avg. Salary $235,859 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arcola, MS Avg. Salary $238,342 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arkabutla, MS Avg. Salary $244,409 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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