As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Palmer, AK is $273,089, equivalent to $131 per hour, $5,252 weekly, or $22,757 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 Palmer, AK vary widely, spanning from $233,909 to $338,686. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($252,581) and 75th percentile ($307,425), while top earners (90th percentile) make $338,686 per year. This $54,844 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, Palmer Project Controller often earn 0.7% higher than national averages. However, Palmer currently ranks 138 statewide 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 $233,909 Palmer, AK May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $252,581 Palmer, AK May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $273,089 Palmer, AK May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $307,425 Palmer, AK May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $338,686 Palmer, AK May 01, 2026
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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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Project Controller in Palmer, AK. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $252,581 to $307,425 with the average base salary of $273,089. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $283,150 to $440,524 with the average total cash compensation of $348,756.

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About Palmer, Alaska    Palmer is located at 61°36′7″N 149°7′2″W / 61.60194°N 149.11722°W / 61.60194; -149.11722 (61.601879, −149.117351). Palmer is 42 miles (68 km) north....More

Palmer, Alaska  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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