Controls Engineer Salary in the United States

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How much does a Controls Engineer make in the United States? The average Controls Engineer salary in the United States is $130,003 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $116,988 and $144,091. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Sr Electrical Controls Engineer
Adecco - FLAT ROCK , MI
Job Description. Job Description. We are excited to present an opportunity to join our client's team as a. Senior Electrical Controls Engineer. In this role, yo
- 10 days ago
Controls Engineer with Security Clearance
Northrop Grumman - CLEARFIELD , UT
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees h
- 3 days ago
Controls Engineer with Security Clearance
OPS Consulting, LLC - LAUREL , MD
OPS Consulting is seeking a Controls Engineer to work in Laurel, MD. Responsibilities: * Assist in developing requirements and providing direction on control sy
- 3 days ago
Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) Engineer with Security Clearance
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions - GLEN BURNIE , MD
Job Description Kratos Defense Rocket Support Services is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer to participate in design and analysis of hyperson
- 4 days ago
Senior Flight Controls Engineer with Security Clearance
American Systems Corporation - PATUXENT , MD
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Inform
- 4 days ago
Guidance, Navigation & Controls Engineer with Security Clearance
Sierra Space - CENTENNIAL , CO
Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream. . We honor those that are not afraid to dream big dreams, those that tenaciously chase their dreams even when others say i
- 4 days ago

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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 Controls Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Controls Engineer ranges from $116,988 to $144,091 with the average base salary of $130,003. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $122,775 to $157,323 with the average total cash compensation of $137,719.

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