As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Saint Cloud, MN is $250,453, equivalent to $120 per hour, $4,816 weekly, or $20,871 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 Saint Cloud, MN vary widely, spanning from $214,764 to $312,445. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($231,772) and 75th percentile ($282,902), while top earners (90th percentile) make $312,445 per year. This $51,130 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, Saint Cloud Project Controller often earn 3.6% lower than national averages. However, Saint Cloud currently ranks 402 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 $214,764 Saint Cloud, MN March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $231,772 Saint Cloud, MN March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $250,453 Saint Cloud, MN March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $282,902 Saint Cloud, MN March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $312,445 Saint Cloud, MN 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 Saint Cloud, MN. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $231,772 to $282,902 with the average base salary of $250,453. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $252,051 to $392,170 with the average total cash compensation of $312,744.

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About Saint Cloud, Minnesota    St. Cloud is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the largest population center in the state's central region. Its population is 67,984 according....More

Saint Cloud, Minnesota  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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