As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Project Controller in Milwaukee, WI is $253,835, equivalent to $122 per hour, $4,881 weekly, or $21,153 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 Milwaukee, WI vary widely, spanning from $213,861 to $312,038. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($232,911) and 75th percentile ($284,300), while top earners (90th percentile) make $312,038 per year. This $51,389 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, Milwaukee Project Controller often earn 1.3% higher than national averages. However, Milwaukee currently ranks 344 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 $213,861 Milwaukee, WI May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Project Controller Salary $232,911 Milwaukee, WI May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Project Controller Salary $253,835 Milwaukee, WI May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Project Controller Salary $284,300 Milwaukee, WI May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Project Controller Salary $312,038 Milwaukee, WI May 18, 2021
25% $232,911 10% $213,861 90% $312,038 75% $284,300 $253,835 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....

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/17/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

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    Bachelor's Degree

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    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Milwaukee, WI. The base salary for Project Controller ranges from $232,911 to $284,300 with the average base salary of $253,835. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $258,625 to $407,054 with the average total cash compensation of $320,753.

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