Median salary
$135,278
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$97.3k – $149.3k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
80%
8 of 10 roles
Live roles
10
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDTrend builds as new salary snapshots accrue — check back soon.
Salary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Ground Control Segment ( GCS ) Staff Systems Engineer
Senior Automation / Controls Engineer
Principal OR Sr. Principal Guidance Navigation Controls Engineer
Senior Controls Design Engineer
Senior Controls Engineer
Project Controls Engineer
Controls Manufacturing Engineer (Entry Level)
Facilities Engineer - Physical Security & Controls
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Northrop Grumman
|
$175,875 | 2 |
|
ASML
|
$149,625 | 2 |
|
Caterpillar
|
$115,665 | 2 |
|
GDIT
|
$98,738 | 1 |
|
Revvity
|
$93,000 | 1 |
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How much do Controls Engineer roles in San Diego pay?
The median salary for Controls Engineer roles in San Diego is $135,278 per year. Most pay falls between $97,304 (25th percentile) and $149,269 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $92,235 to $181,478.
These figures are computed live from 10 active Controls Engineer roles in San Diego on JobsRadar, of which 8 (80%) 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 San Diego include Northrop Grumman, ASML, Caterpillar and GDIT.
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 San Diego?
- The median is $135,278 per year, with most pay between $97,304 and $149,269 (25th–75th percentile), based on 8 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Controls Engineer salary range in San Diego?
- Pay ranges from about $92,235 to $181,478 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $135,278. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.