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Controls engineer salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

How much does a Controls Engineer make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$105,890
15%
above national average
Average $105,890
Low $76,447
High $146,672

The average salary for a controls engineer is $105,890 per year in Chicago, IL. 94 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Controls Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL

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Specialist, Chief Control Offi...
Northern Trust Corp.3.8out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$114,700 - $194,900 a year
Full-time
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Controls Engineer in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Arch Staffing and Consulting
 
$187,200per year
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Just In Time Staffing Inc.
 
$182,500per year
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The Structures Company, LLC
 
$180,960per year
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NES Fircroft
 
$166,400per year
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Travelers
 
$163,000per year
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The Judge Group
 
$150,800per year
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Highest paying cities for Controls Engineers near Chicago, IL

  1. Buffalo Grove, IL
    $107,912 per year
  2. Hanover Park, IL
    $107,141 per year
  3. Roscoe, IL
    $106,179 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $105,890 per year
  5. Rolling Meadows, IL
    $105,716 per year

Where can a Controls Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Controls Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Controls Engineer get paid in Chicago, IL?

Senior Controls Engineer

Job openings
Average $122,172 per year

Junior Controls Engineer

Job openings
Average $83,832 per year