As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Montana is $239,526, equivalent to $115 per hour, $4,606 weekly, or $19,961 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 Montana vary widely, spanning from $203,740 to $296,871. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($220,794) and 75th percentile ($269,542), while top earners (90th percentile) make $296,871 per year. This $48,748 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, Montana Project Controller often earn 5.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 71 companies. However, Montana currently ranks 39 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 $203,740 MT January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $220,794 MT January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $239,526 MT January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $269,542 MT January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $296,871 MT January 01, 2026
25% $220,794 10% $203,740 90% $296,871 75% $269,542 $239,526 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 Belgrade, MT Avg. Salary $228,852 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Absarokee, MT Avg. Salary $255,232 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acton, MT Avg. Salary $257,375 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alberton, MT Avg. Salary $228,852 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alder, MT Avg. Salary $233,860 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alzada, MT Avg. Salary $234,315 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Anaconda, MT Avg. Salary $228,852 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Angela, MT Avg. Salary $255,232 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Antelope, MT Avg. Salary $262,329 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Arlee, MT Avg. Salary $228,852 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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