As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Mississippi is $226,257, equivalent to $109 per hour, $4,351 weekly, or $18,855 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 Mississippi vary widely, spanning from $192,454 to $280,425. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($208,563) and 75th percentile ($254,611), while top earners (90th percentile) make $280,425 per year. This $46,048 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 $192,454 MS January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $208,563 MS January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $226,257 MS January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $254,611 MS January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $280,425 MS January 01, 2026
25% $208,563 10% $192,454 90% $280,425 75% $254,611 $226,257 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 Olive Branch, MS Avg. Salary $249,876 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, MS Avg. Salary $248,992 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MS Avg. Salary $226,736 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ackerman, MS Avg. Salary $225,933 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Algoma, MS Avg. Salary $225,933 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alligator, MS Avg. Salary $235,681 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amory, MS Avg. Salary $225,933 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Anguilla, MS Avg. Salary $235,842 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Arcola, MS Avg. Salary $238,092 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Arkabutla, MS Avg. Salary $248,992 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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