Median salary
$115,783
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$106k – $136.7k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
55.4%
31 of 56 roles
Live roles
56
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Principal Controls Engineer- Data Center
Configuration Control Engineer – Asset & Engineering Systems
Pharma Automation & Controls Engineer - Project Farma
Quantum Software Engineer - Compiler & Control Systems
Control Systems Senior Engineer – Brake Mechatronics
Control Systems Senior Engineer
Senior Controls Engineer
Senior/Staff Controls Engineer
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Caterpillar
|
$126,198 | 4 |
|
PerkinElmer
|
$105,000 | 3 |
|
Gotion, Inc.
|
$100,000 | 3 |
|
Barry-Wehmiller
|
$162,500 | 2 |
|
Argonne National Laboratory
|
$134,871 | 2 |
| JC Johnson Controls | $100,500 | 2 |
|
Infleqtion
|
$157,500 | 1 |
Box
|
$137,250 | 1 |
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How much do Controls Engineer roles in Illinois pay?
The median salary for Controls Engineer roles in Illinois is $115,783 per year. Most pay falls between $106,000 (25th percentile) and $136,688 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $89,650 to $141,677.
These figures are computed live from 56 active Controls Engineer roles in Illinois on JobsRadar, of which 31 (55.4%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Controls Engineer roles in Illinois include Barry-Wehmiller, Argonne National Laboratory, PerkinElmer and Infleqtion.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Controls Engineer salary in Illinois?
- The median is $115,783 per year, with most pay between $106,000 and $136,688 (25th–75th percentile), based on 31 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Controls Engineer salary range in Illinois?
- Pay ranges from about $89,650 to $141,677 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $115,783. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.