As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Wisconsin is $249,572, equivalent to $120 per hour, $4,799 weekly, or $20,798 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 Wisconsin vary widely, spanning from $212,286 to $309,323. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($230,055) and 75th percentile ($280,848), while top earners (90th percentile) make $309,323 per year. This $50,793 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, Wisconsin Project Controller often earn 1.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 71 companies. However, Wisconsin currently ranks 23 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 $212,286 WI January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $230,055 WI January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $249,572 WI January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $280,848 WI January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $309,323 WI January 01, 2026
25% $230,055 10% $212,286 90% $309,323 75% $280,848 $249,572 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 Abbotsford, WI Avg. Salary $249,822 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abrams, WI Avg. Salary $253,518 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adams, WI Avg. Salary $261,713 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adell, WI Avg. Salary $265,972 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Afton, WI Avg. Salary $258,767 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albany, WI Avg. Salary $259,410 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Algoma, WI Avg. Salary $252,366 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Allenton, WI Avg. Salary $265,972 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alma, WI Avg. Salary $266,079 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alma Center, WI Avg. Salary $249,822 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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