Controls engineer salary in United States

The average salary for a Controls Engineer is $92,710 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 10.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 27, 2026.

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Controls Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $58,710 and a high of $146,400 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Controls Engineer include Mount Laurel, NJ at $119,408 per year, Roscoe, IL at $104,359 per year, and Chicago, IL at $103,346 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Controls Engineer include Softworld, Inc. ($249,600 per year) and Apple ($229,750 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Controls Engineer salary compares to related positions:

• Senior Controls Engineer: Average $126,350 per year
• Junior Controls Engineer: Average $82,384 per year