As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Pierre, SD is $213,894, equivalent to $103 per hour, $4,113 weekly, or $17,825 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 Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $183,415 to $266,838. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($197,940) and 75th percentile ($241,607), while top earners (90th percentile) make $266,838 per year. This $43,667 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, Pierre Project Controller often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 807 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 $183,415 Pierre, SD March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $197,940 Pierre, SD March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $213,894 Pierre, SD March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $241,607 Pierre, SD March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $266,838 Pierre, SD March 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 Pierre, SD. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $197,940 to $241,607 with the average base salary of $213,894. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $215,259 to $334,924 with the average total cash compensation of $267,093.

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About Pierre, South Dakota    Pierre (/pɪər/; Lakota: čhúŋkaške, "fort") is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 a....More

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