As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Montana is $240,070, equivalent to $115 per hour, $4,617 weekly, or $20,006 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 Montana vary widely, spanning from $205,202 to $297,668. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($221,819) and 75th percentile ($270,219), while top earners (90th percentile) make $297,668 per year. This $48,400 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 $205,202 MT August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $221,819 MT August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $240,070 MT August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $270,219 MT August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $297,668 MT August 01, 2026
25% $221,819 10% $205,202 90% $297,668 75% $270,219 $240,070 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 $251,926 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Absarokee, MT Avg. Salary $251,573 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acton, MT Avg. Salary $257,664 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alberton, MT Avg. Salary $251,114 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alder, MT Avg. Salary $250,985 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alzada, MT Avg. Salary $251,195 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Anaconda, MT Avg. Salary $251,626 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Angela, MT Avg. Salary $250,741 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Antelope, MT Avg. Salary $251,696 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arlee, MT Avg. Salary $251,208 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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