Median salary
$138,300
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$112.8k – $170k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
59.3%
315 of 531 roles
Live roles
531
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Control Systems Software Engineer, Robotics
Software Engineer, API Enterprise Controls
Data Center Controls Engineer
Software Engineer, Enterprise Controls
Senior/Staff Controls Engineer
Software Engineer: Robotics Controls
Senior Mechanical Controls Engineer
Data Center Controls Network Engineer
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Anduril Industries
|
$167,000 | 29 |
| JC Johnson Controls | $90,550 | 27 |
Blue Origin
|
$181,117 | 15 |
Northrop Grumman
|
$129,500 | 15 |
Oshkosh Corporation
|
$119,800 | 13 |
Fluidstack
|
$214,000 | 9 |
Carrier
|
$107,750 | 8 |
Vast
|
$157,000 | 7 |
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How much do Controls Engineer roles in United States pay?
The median salary for Controls Engineer roles in United States is $138,300 per year. Most pay falls between $112,750 (25th percentile) and $170,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $90,200 to $214,000.
These figures are computed live from 531 active Controls Engineer roles in United States on JobsRadar, of which 315 (59.3%) 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 United States include OpenAI, Anthropic, Nuro and Generalist.
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 United States?
- The median is $138,300 per year, with most pay between $112,750 and $170,000 (25th–75th percentile), based on 315 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Controls Engineer salary range in United States?
- Pay ranges from about $90,200 to $214,000 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $138,300. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.