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Senior controls engineer salary in Newark, NJ (Updated 2026)

How much does a Senior Controls Engineer make in Newark, NJ?

Average base salary

$120,923
same
as national average
Average $120,923
Low $110,049
High $132,871

The average salary for a senior controls engineer is $120,923 per year in Newark, NJ. 2 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 17, 2026).

Highest paying cities for Senior Controls Engineers near Newark, NJ

  1. Edison, NJ
    $148,145 per year
  2. Woodbridge, NJ
    $124,900 per year
  3. East Windsor, NJ
    $121,933 per year
  4. Mount Laurel, NJ
    $121,269 per year
  5. Trenton, NJ
    $109,811 per year

Where can a Senior Controls Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Senior Controls Engineer get paid in Newark, NJ?

Controls Engineer

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Senior Controls Engineer

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Junior Controls Engineer

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Average $84,902 per year