How much does an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer make in the United States? The average Instrumentation & Controls Engineer salary in the United States is $56,733 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $49,001 and $67,683. 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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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

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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
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps s
- 3 days ago
Join our team turning abstract ideas into realities. Collaborate with industry experts to develop solutions to mission-critical challenges, such as NASA's retur
- 3 days ago
Join our team turning abstract ideas into realities. Collaborate with industry experts to develop solutions to mission-critical challenges, such as NASA's retur
- 3 days ago
Overview: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important n
- 3 days ago
Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient. Axient is seeking a Instrumentation Systems Engineer to support the Hypersonic Group at Eglin AFB, FL, developing an
- 4 days ago

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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57398
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Instrumentation & Controls Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Instrumentation & Controls Engineer ranges from $49,001 to $67,683 with the average base salary of $56,733. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,451 to $69,175 with the average total cash compensation of $57,398.

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