As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Nebraska is $239,018, equivalent to $115 per hour, $4,597 weekly, or $19,918 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 Nebraska vary widely, spanning from $203,308 to $296,242. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($220,326) and 75th percentile ($268,971), while top earners (90th percentile) make $296,242 per year. This $48,645 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, Nebraska Project Controller often earn 5.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 71 companies. However, Nebraska currently ranks 40 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 $203,308 NE January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $220,326 NE January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $239,018 NE January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $268,971 NE January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $296,242 NE January 01, 2026
25% $220,326 10% $203,308 90% $296,242 75% $268,971 $239,018 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 Abie, NE Avg. Salary $246,421 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adams, NE Avg. Salary $246,421 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ainsworth, NE Avg. Salary $221,621 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albion, NE Avg. Salary $246,421 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alda, NE Avg. Salary $246,421 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, NE Avg. Salary $246,421 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Allen, NE Avg. Salary $238,467 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NE Avg. Salary $249,956 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alma, NE Avg. Salary $246,421 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alvo, NE Avg. Salary $248,055 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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