Median salary
$142,500
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$132.3k – $166.3k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
77.8%
7 of 9 roles
Live roles
9
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Staff Engineer - Guidance Navigation Controls
Senior Controls/Automation Engineer
Microgrid Controls Engineer
Principal OR Sr. Principal Guidance Navigation Controls Engineer
Senior Controls Engineer
BMS Controls Engineer /IoT Operations SME
Guidance Navigation Controls Engineer
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Northrop Grumman
|
$142,500 | 3 |
|
ASML
|
$149,625 | 2 |
|
AES
|
$163,025 | 1 |
|
JLL
|
$135,000 | 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 $142,500 per year. Most pay falls between $132,338 (25th percentile) and $166,300 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $121,185 to $185,445.
These figures are computed live from 9 active Controls Engineer roles in San Diego on JobsRadar, of which 7 (77.8%) 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, AES and JLL.
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 $142,500 per year, with most pay between $132,338 and $166,300 (25th–75th percentile), based on 7 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Controls Engineer salary range in San Diego?
- Pay ranges from about $121,185 to $185,445 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $142,500. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.