Median salary
$160,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$150k – $175k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
76.5%
13 of 17 roles
Live roles
17
open right now
Software Engineer - Guidance, Navigation, and Controls
Flight Controls & Guidance Software Engineer
Automation Controls Engineer
CNC Controls Engineer
Electrical Controls Engineer
Mechanical Controls Engineer, Special Projects
Automation & Controls Engineer, Functional Safety
Controls & Automation Engineer
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Hadrian Automation
|
$175,000 | 4 |
CHAOS Industries
|
$200,000 | 3 |
General Matter
|
$150,000 | 3 |
AnySignal
|
$155,000 | 1 |
| VL Vital Lyfe | $155,000 | 1 |
| DG DLR Group | $114,565 | 1 |
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The median salary for Controls Engineer roles in Los Angeles is $160,000 per year. Most pay falls between $150,000 (25th percentile) and $175,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $134,000 to $198,500.
These figures are computed live from 17 active Controls Engineer roles in Los Angeles on JobsRadar, of which 13 (76.5%) 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 Los Angeles include CHAOS Industries, Hadrian Automation and General Matter.
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.