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$104,831
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Controls Engineer is $104,831 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $84,859 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $19,972 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Controls Engineer | $104,831 /yr |
| Senior Controls Engineer | $132,634 /yr |
| Lead Controls Engineer | $111,669 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Controls Engineer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Controls Engineer in United States. Employers include Meta, Amazon and TESLA.
Top Paying Companies
For Controls Engineer in United States
| 1 | Meta | $220,594 | |
| 2 | Amazon | $180,237 | |
| 3 | TESLA | $171,558 | |
| 4 | EOSYS | $145,336 | |
| 5 | Tesla | $142,583 | |
| 6 | Phillips 66 | $139,555 | |
| 7 | Nikon | $138,248 | |
| 8 | Walt Disney Company | $137,091 | |
| 9 | Koops | $136,895 | |
| 10 | Marathon Petroleum | $136,559 |
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Controls Engineer Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Controls Engineer in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Controls Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $129,800, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $128,736, Real Estate with a median total pay of $124,189, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $123,038, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $122,165.
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
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Controls Engineer pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Controls Engineer is $84,859 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Controls Engineer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 5328 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Controls Engineer employees.
The highest salary for a Controls Engineer in United States is $121,572 per year.
The lowest salary for a Controls Engineer in United States is $59,233 per year.
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